Hillsboro Population

1880–2026

2,632

2026 projection

3.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hillsboro. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,632-140.53%
20252,646-220.82%
20242,668-291.08%
20232,697-100.37%
20222,70700.00%
20212,707-250.92%
20202,732-391.41%
20192,771-200.72%
20182,791-190.68%
20172,810-200.71%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hillsboro has a population change lower than Marion County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Marion County−1.3%
  • Hillsboro−2.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hillsboro Demographics

30.4median age

Median age

Female36 yrs
Male28.1 yrs

Adults

2,148
471 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults1,677 other adults

Sex

Female 49.6% · 1,339Male 50.4% · 1,361

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 27 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hillsboro Income

$63,462median household income

Median household income

$63,462

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,872

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hillsboro Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%48%46%
Never married37%45%29%
Divorced10%4%16%
Widowed5%2%9%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201