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Hillsboro

Wisconsin · 1,417 residents · 1.41 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,417
+9%since 2000
from 1,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,306
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,543 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,857
+30%since 2000
from $16,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,366)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(32)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score10.2%(144)
Diversity Score
10
+489%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Wisconsin?

Hillsboro, Wisconsin has about 1,417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Wisconsin earns about $34,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hillsboro, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Wisconsin?

About 18.7% of people in Hillsboro, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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