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Hillsboro

Ohio · 6,481 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 $37,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,900. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
6,481
+2%since 2000
from 6,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,173
+44%since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
50.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,723)
Black4.4%(285)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(95)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other4.3%(278)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,656)
Diversity Score
26
+31%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Ohio?

Hillsboro, Ohio has about 6,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Ohio?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Ohio earns about $37,000 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Ohio?

About 19.6% 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 26.7% 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 246 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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