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Hillsboro

Texas · 8,456 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 $28,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $74,100. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,456
+3%since 2000
from 8,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+2%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,846
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,017 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,985
+19%since 2000
from $12,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(4,441)
Black15.9%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(2,326)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.1%(6,102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(3,765)
Black14.3%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(3,306)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0.8%(68)
Diversity Score77.7%(6,574)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Texas?

Hillsboro, Texas has about 8,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Texas?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Texas earns about $28,846 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Texas?

About 18.4% 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 23.5% 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 1,384 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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