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Hillsboro

West Virginia · 232 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 $20,833. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−5%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+19%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951983014045071990201020202024Hillsboro
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,833
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,895
−14%since 2000
from $20,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+155%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(215)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(18)
Diversity Score
8
+270%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

Hillsboro, West Virginia has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsboro, West Virginia earns about $20,833 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 $76,300.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, West Virginia?

About 7.0% 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 18.9% 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 39 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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