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Hillsboro

Tennessee · 555 residents · 4.12 sq mi
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Hillsboro is home to 555 people in Tennessee. The population has risen by half since 2023, adding 185 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. The typical home is worth $273,900.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

555
+50%since 2023
from 370 in 2023
2010 – 2024
135 / sq mi
+50%since 2023
from 90 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.5
−30%since 2023
from 58.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.12 sq mi
Population, 20102024
221312403494585201020202024Hillsboro
2024555
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1423.1%(128)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.6%(92)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(77)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.1%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.7%(104)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,482
−31%since 2023
from $32,658 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.378
−11%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$273,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $281,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
62.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
37.5% rent
25.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.02 people
+48%since 2023
from 2.04 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
94.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(543)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
5
+59%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English13.7%(76)
Scottish5%(28)
German4%(22)
American3.2%(18)
French1.8%(10)
Italian1.8%(10)
Irish0.7%(4)
Section 05

Education

21.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

92.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.5%
US average: 74.6%
50.0%
+36.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
22.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
58.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(62)
Married45.3%(101)
Widowed13%(29)
Divorced13.9%(31)
Women 15+
Never married6.8%(13)
Married51.8%(99)
Widowed7.3%(14)
Divorced34%(65)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
30.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.9%
US average: 13.8%
23.8%
US average: 18.4%
29.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
45.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)57.1%(16)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)42.9%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.9%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 28 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Hillsboro, Tennessee?

Hillsboro, Tennessee has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Hillsboro, Tennessee expensive?

In Hillsboro, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $273,900.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Tennessee?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of people in Hillsboro, Tennessee 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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