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Hillsboro

West Virginia · 218 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,188. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−20%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−21%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:218 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951983014045071990201020202024Hillsboro
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,188
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,809
−10%since 2000
from $20,929 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.235
−39%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+23%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+41.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+145%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 42.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

Hillsboro, West Virginia has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hillsboro, West Virginia earns about $51,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 12.7% of people in Hillsboro, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, West Virginia grown since 1990?

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

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

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