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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hillsboro

West Virginia · 243 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 $29,583. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,500. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

243
+26%since 1990
from 193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
456 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 362 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+17%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
951983014045071990201020202024Hillsboro
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,962 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,929
+175%since 1990
from $7,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$334
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.4
−54%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.6%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−10.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−52%since 1990
from 32.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

Hillsboro, West Virginia has about 243 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hillsboro, West Virginia earns about $29,583 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 6.6% 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 32.1% 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 50 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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