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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hillsboro

Texas · 8,232 residents · 10.869 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,017. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,232
+16%since 1990
from 7,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
757 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 651 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
−12%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,017
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,883 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,576
+18%since 1990
from $10,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
42.9% rent
1.9
−9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(5,453)
Black18%(1,274)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,156)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(4,555)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(4,441)
Black15.9%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(2,326)
Asian0.6%(46)
Diversity Score74.1%(6,102)
74
+15%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−2%since 1990
from 14.9 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, Texas?

Hillsboro, Texas has about 8,232 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Texas?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Texas earns about $26,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Texas expensive?

In Hillsboro, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Texas?

About 21.8% of people in Hillsboro, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,160 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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