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Hillsboro

Mississippi · 1,072 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 $31,853. Population has declined 15% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
1,072
−15%since 2019
from 1,255 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 137 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+29%since 2019
from 30.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7899601K1K1K201020202024Hillsboro
2024999
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,853
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,691 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,203
+8%since 2019
from $12,211 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(396)
Black45.6%(572)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(181)
Asian2.1%(26)
Other6.4%(80)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,047)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(339)
Black60.2%(645)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.7%(83)
Diversity Score70.9%(760)
Diversity Score
71
−15%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−3%since 2019
from 24.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
Female
44.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
Foreign born
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

Hillsboro, Mississippi has about 1,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Mississippi earns about $31,853 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 $54,200.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Mississippi?

About 6.3% 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 16.6% of people in Hillsboro, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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