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Hillsboro

Mississippi · 999 residents · 9.14 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,500. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

999
+4%since 2023
from 963 in 2023
2010 – 2024
109 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 105 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.2
−2%since 2023
from 24.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7899601K1K1K201020202024Hillsboro
2024999
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,662
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,056 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$14,724
−9%since 2023
from $16,241 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.350
+10%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$74,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
12.1% rent
22.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
73.9%
+57.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+3%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(165)
Black55.7%(536)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(57)
Diversity Score76.5%(737)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(76)
Black61%(609)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(248)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(66)
Diversity Score69.6%(695)
70
−9%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
96.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
9.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
61.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

Hillsboro, Mississippi has about 999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Mississippi earns about $44,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Mississippi expensive?

In Hillsboro, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $74,500.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

About 20.6% of people in Hillsboro, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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