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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hillsboro

Ohio · 6,235 residents · 5.475 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,235
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,139 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,998 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,828
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,400 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
56.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
2.5
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(5,741)
Black6.3%(399)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(1,246)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,730)
Black6.7%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(23)
Asian1%(64)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,224)
20
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.7%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hillsboro, Ohio?

Hillsboro, Ohio has about 6,235 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Ohio?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Ohio earns about $17,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Ohio expensive?

In Hillsboro, Ohio, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Ohio?

About 23.3% of people in Hillsboro, Ohio 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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