Hillsboro is a city located in Montgomery County Illinois. Hillsboro has a 2024 population of 5,744. It is also the county seat of Montgomery County. Hillsboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,860 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillsboro is $69,469 with a poverty rate of 15.13%. The median age in Hillsboro is 40.2 years: 37.1 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,742 | 83.59% |
| Black or African American | 664 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 131 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,656 | 2.26 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 757 | 1.15 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 680 | 3.11 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 115 | 2.56 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Male | 104 | 4.44 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 530 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 342 | 7.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 327 | 7.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,381 | 31.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 1,317 | 30.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,421 | 2,916 | 640 |
| Black | 605 | 413 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 263 | 233 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 94 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 42 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 89.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,093 | $0 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,658 | $69,327 | $62,238 |
| High School Graduate | $21,769 | $23,946 | $20,377 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,179 | $40,179 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,205 | $36,362 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $37,775 | $36,719 | $38,621 |
$36,205
Average Earnings
$36,362
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Hillsboro residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,570 | 538 | 15.07% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 25 | 23.58% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Other | 52 | 4 | 7.69% |
15.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.23%
Male Poverty Rate
12.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is Other, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.58% |
| Some College | 15.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.15% |
| High School | 4.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,750 | $95,401 |
| Households | $48,302 | $69,469 |
| Married Families | $93,565 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,521 | $35,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
494
Number of Veterans
452
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 147 |
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Korea | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 24.5% |
| Black | 42 | 6.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30%
Labor Force Participation
28.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.1%
Born in Hillsboro
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
98.63% of Hillsboro residents were born in the United States, with 80.1% having been born in Illinois. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,599 | -29 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 5,628 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 5,657 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 5,686 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 5,715 | -29 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 5,744 | -29 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,773 | -38 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 5,811 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 5,838 | -22 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 5,860 | -104 | -1.74% |
| 2019 | 5,964 | -48 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,012 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 6,026 | -40 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 6,066 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 6,070 | -87 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 6,157 | 334 | 5.74% |
| 2013 | 5,823 | -221 | -3.66% |
| 2012 | 6,044 | -134 | -2.17% |
| 2011 | 6,178 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,209 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,359 | -41 | -0.93% |
| 1990 | 4,400 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 1980 | 4,408 | 141 | 3.3% |
| 1970 | 4,267 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 1960 | 4,232 | 91 | 2.2% |
| 1950 | 4,141 | -373 | -8.26% |
| 1940 | 4,514 | 79 | 1.78% |
| 1930 | 4,435 | -639 | -12.59% |
| 1920 | 5,074 | 1,650 | 48.19% |
| 1910 | 3,424 | -2,175 | -38.85% |