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Hillsboro

Indiana · 538 residents · 0.313 sq mi
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Hillsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,400. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
+10%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,719 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4715255796326861990201020202024Hillsboro
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,321
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,936
+14%since 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(498)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(72)
Diversity Score
13
+1216%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Indiana?

Hillsboro, Indiana has about 538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Indiana?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Indiana earns about $42,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Indiana expensive?

In Hillsboro, Indiana, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Indiana?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Indiana?

About 22.6% of people in Hillsboro, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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