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Hillsboro

Kansas · 2,732 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,579. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,732
−4%since 2000
from 2,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,579
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,534
+58%since 2000
from $15,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,760)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(43)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,341)
Black3.2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(153)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other3.8%(105)
Diversity Score30.8%(841)
Diversity Score
31
+470%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Kansas?

Hillsboro, Kansas has about 2,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Kansas?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Kansas earns about $46,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Kansas expensive?

In Hillsboro, Kansas, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Kansas?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Kansas?

About 9.9% of people in Hillsboro, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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