Hillsboro is a city located in Hill County, Texas. Hillsboro has a 2026 population of 9,220. It is also the county seat of Hill County. Hillsboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 12.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,194 in 2020.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $56,083 with a poverty rate of 19.97%. The median age in Hillsboro is 35.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 34.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.1 years
Female: 34.6 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 6,360 adults, (1,306 of whom are seniors) in Hillsboro.
Female: 4,525 (53.2%)
Male: 3,981 (46.8%)
The racial composition of Hillsboro includes 56.43% White, 18.29% other race, 12.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,800 | 56.43% |
| Other race | 1,556 | 18.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,075 | 12.64% |
| Two or more races | 890 | 10.46% |
| Native American | 168 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
Hillsboro 's average per capita income is $33,854. Household income levels show a median of $56,083. The poverty rate stands at 19.97%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,036 | - |
| Families | $66,792 | $82,622 |
| Households | $56,083 | $69,591 |
| Non Families | $27,212 | $41,926 |
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