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Hillsboro

Missouri · 3,473 residents · 3.842 sq mi
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Hillsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,789. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,798 residents. 20% 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 $159,800. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
3,473
+107%since 2000
from 1,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
−4%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,789
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,885
+40%since 2000
from $15,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,572)
Black2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(36)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,128)
Black1.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(86)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other2.2%(75)
Diversity Score15.9%(552)
Diversity Score
16
+34%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Missouri?

Hillsboro, Missouri has about 3,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Missouri?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Missouri earns about $56,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Missouri expensive?

In Hillsboro, Missouri, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Missouri?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Missouri?

About 12.1% of people in Hillsboro, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,848 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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