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Hillsboro

West Virginia · 260 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 $20,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,200. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
+7%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951983014045071990201020202024Hillsboro
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,625
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,609
−35%since 2000
from $20,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$367
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(10)
Diversity Score9.1%(24)
Diversity Score
9
+338%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
16.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

Hillsboro, West Virginia has about 260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsboro, West Virginia earns about $20,625 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 $34,200, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 2.3% 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 38.2% 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 67 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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