State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
792.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.80%
Growth Since 2010
1.84%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hillsboro, Texas Population 2021
8,612
Hillsboro is a city located in Hill County Texas. It is also the county seat of Hill County. With a 2020 population of 8,612, it is the 264th largest city in Texas and the 3423rd largest city in the United States . Hillsboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,456 in 2010. Hillsboro reached it's highest population of 8,612 in 2021. Spanning over 11 miles, Hillsboro has a population density of 792 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hillsboro is $56,355 with a poverty rate of 14.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $790 per month, and the median house value is $82,500. The median age in Hillsboro is 34.6 years, 32 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Hillsboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillsboro was:
- White: 69.08%
- Black or African American: 16.63%
- Other race: 8.65%
- Two or more races: 3.44%
- Asian: 1.14%
- Native American: 1.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Hillsboro, Texas is 8,612 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,408.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,456.
Hillsboro, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,763 | 69.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,387 | 16.63% |
| Some Other Race | 722 | 8.65% |
| Two or More Races | 287 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
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Hillsboro Population by Race
Hillsboro Population Pyramid $2021
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Hillsboro Population by Age
Hillsboro Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,878 | 2.67 | 52.9 |
| Married | 1,244 | 3.5 | 72.9 |
| Non Family | 903 | 1.13 | 43.4 |
| Female | 548 | 3.17 | 34.3 |
| Male | 183 | 3.15 | 19.7 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
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Hillsboro Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 538 | 10.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 583 | 11.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,636 | 31.83% |
| Some College | 1,163 | 22.63% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 581 | 11.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 355 | 6.91% |
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Hillsboro Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hillsboro Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,384 | 2,121 | 682 |
| Hispanic | 1,704 | 930 | 146 |
| Black | 829 | 792 | 68 |
| Other Race | 432 | 268 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 120 | 29 |
| Asian | 79 | 49 | 4 |
| Native American | 68 | 33 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.61%.
Hillsboro Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,091
Average Earnings
$31,804
Average Male
$24,310
Average Female
Hillsboro Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hillsboro Language by Age
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Hillsboro Language
65.07% of Hillsboro residents speak only English, while 34.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.01% of the population.
Hillsboro Language
Hillsboro Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,264 | 489 | 14.98% |
| White | 2,804 | 341 | 12.16% |
| Black | 1,267 | 303 | 23.91% |
| Other | 711 | 127 | 17.86% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.52%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hillsboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is Black, with 23.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is White, with 12.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.24%.
Hillsboro Poverty
Hillsboro Poverty Rate by Education
Hillsboro Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Hillsboro Married by Age and Sex
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Hillsboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hillsboro Marital Status by Race
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Hillsboro Marital Status
Hillsboro Veterans by War
Hillsboro Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.01% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.77% |
| Black | 15 | 1.45% |
Hillsboro Veterans by Race
Hillsboro Veterans by Education
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8.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hillsboro Veterans by Education
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60.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Hillsboro Employment by Age
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Hillsboro Employment by Race
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Hillsboro Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
10.85%
Non Citizen
5.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.27% of Hillsboro residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in Texas. 10.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hillsboro Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,612 | 68 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 8,544 | 68 | 0.80% |
| 2019 | 8,476 | 68 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 8,408 | 49 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 8,359 | 86 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 8,273 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 8,247 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 8,259 | -68 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 8,327 | -66 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 8,393 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 8,393 | -51 | -0.60% |
| 2010 | 8,444 | 212 | 0.25% |
| 2000 | 8,232 | 1,160 | 1.53% |
| 1990 | 7,072 | -325 | -0.45% |
| 1980 | 7,397 | 173 | 0.24% |
| 1970 | 7,224 | -178 | -0.24% |
| 1960 | 7,402 | -961 | -1.21% |
| 1950 | 8,363 | 564 | 0.70% |
| 1940 | 7,799 | -24 | -0.03% |
| 1930 | 7,823 | 871 | 1.19% |
| 1920 | 6,952 | 837 | 1.29% |
| 1910 | 6,115 | 769 | 1.35% |
| 1900 | 5,346 | 2,805 | 7.72% |
| 1890 | 2,541 | 0.00% |