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Hillsboro

New Mexico · 140 residents · 2.134 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,590. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $223,500. With a median age of 64.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 72% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−9%since 2019
from 154 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 72 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
64.9
−14%since 2019
from 75.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2478131184238201020202024Hillsboro
2024150
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,590
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $18,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,793
−3%since 2019
from $23,528 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade31.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $257,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
24.4% rent
Afford Score
15.3
+9%since 2019
from 14.0 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(10)
Diversity Score15.2%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(14)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other3.5%(5)
Diversity Score30.9%(43)
Diversity Score
31
+103%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
41.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, New Mexico?

Hillsboro, New Mexico has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, New Mexico?

The typical household in Hillsboro, New Mexico earns about $14,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, New Mexico expensive?

In Hillsboro, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $223,500.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, New Mexico?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, New Mexico?

About 18.6% of people in Hillsboro, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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