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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

Total population
8,232
+16%since 1990
from 7,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.6
−12%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.3%(687)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(601)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(589)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.5%(786)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.9%(649)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(1,146)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.3%(929)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.1%(829)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.5%(621)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.6%(547)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.5%(531)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.9%(317)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
42.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsboro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(5,453)
Black18%(1,274)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,156)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(4,441)
Black15.9%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(2,326)
Asian0.6%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican37.4%(3,184)
Guatemalan0.8%(64)
Spaniard0.6%(49)
Cuban0.2%(21)
Nicaraguan0.2%(21)
Puerto Rican0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(12)
Chinese0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(5)
Ancestry
Irish10.8%(918)
English9.3%(795)
German6.8%(575)
American2.4%(207)
French1.5%(128)
Scottish1.3%(110)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(106)
Dutch0.9%(79)
Italian0.8%(69)
Czech0.6%(50)
Polish0.4%(30)
Welsh0.3%(29)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.3%(25)
Norwegian0.3%(22)
British0.2%(15)
Swedish0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−2%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(951)
Married57.7%(1,765)
Widowed3.9%(120)
Divorced7.2%(221)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(623)
Married52.2%(1,753)
Widowed18.1%(608)
Divorced11.2%(375)
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Frequently asked

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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