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Hillsboro

Maryland · 128 residents · 0.135 sq mi
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Hillsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $178,600. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−21%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781031281521771990201020202024Hillsboro
2024127
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,258
+61%since 2000
from $16,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−15%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(159)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(99)
Black13.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.6%(49)
Diversity Score
39
+747%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Maryland?

Hillsboro, Maryland has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Maryland?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Maryland earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Maryland expensive?

In Hillsboro, Maryland, the median home is worth about $178,600, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Maryland?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Maryland?

About 27.7% of people in Hillsboro, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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