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Hillsboro

West Virginia · 193 residents · 0.533 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,962. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−21%vs 2000
vs 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
951983014045071990201020202024Hillsboro
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,962
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,623
−64%vs 2000
vs $20,929 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.7%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$295
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+118%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.3%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+109%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

Hillsboro, West Virginia has about 193 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hillsboro, West Virginia earns about $15,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, West Virginia expensive?

In Hillsboro, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 15.8% 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 20.7% of people in Hillsboro, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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