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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hillsboro

Ohio · 6,368 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 $25,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,368
+2%since 1990
from 6,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,163 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,139 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+5%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,998
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,800 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,400
+57%since 1990
from $9,828 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
43.4% rent
3.1
+24%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Ohio?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Ohio earns about $25,998 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Ohio?

About 11.0% 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 18.1% of people in Hillsboro, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 133 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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