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Hillsboro

North Dakota · 1,603 residents · 1.112 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,791. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
+3%since 2000
from 1,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,791
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,516 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,710
+15%since 2000
from $17,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,450)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,466)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(88)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other3.1%(49)
Diversity Score21.3%(341)
Diversity Score
21
+71%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, North Dakota?

Hillsboro, North Dakota has about 1,603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, North Dakota?

The typical household in Hillsboro, North Dakota earns about $36,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, North Dakota expensive?

In Hillsboro, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, North Dakota?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, North Dakota?

About 10.5% of people in Hillsboro, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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