Hillsboro is a CDP located in Scott County Mississippi. Hillsboro has a 2024 population of 934. Hillsboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -14.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,090 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillsboro is $43,927 with a poverty rate of 12.99%. The median age in Hillsboro is 32.4 years: 29.8 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 67.05% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 24.22% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 8.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 356 | 2.7 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 156 | 4.15 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 28 | 4.68 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 1.71 | 100 | 0 |
4.04
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
95.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 20.34% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 10.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 9.31% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 25.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 23.1% |
| Some College | 37 | 6.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 233 | 156 | 24 |
| White | 185 | 167 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,533 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,871 | $12,923 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $21,031 | $0 | $21,413 |
| Some College | $0 | $54,583 | $0 |
$21,031
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.34% of Hillsboro residents speak only English, while 38.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 84 | 56 | 66.67% |
| Black | 233 | 53 | 22.75% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 25 | 6.7% |
| White | 325 | 16 | 4.92% |
12.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
16.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillsboro is White, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.28% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,021 | $63,567 |
| Households | $33,723 | $43,927 |
| Married Families | $65,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,415 | $21,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 6.21% |
| Black | 12 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
28.2%
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
75.68%
Born in Hillsboro
83.68%
Native Born
16.32%
Foreign Born
16.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
83.68% of Hillsboro residents were born in the United States, with 75.68% having been born in Mississippi. 16.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 934 | -14 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 948 | -14 | -1.46% |
| 2022 | 962 | 116 | 13.71% |
| 2021 | 846 | -244 | -22.39% |
| 2020 | 1,090 | -165 | -13.15% |
| 2019 | 1,255 | 131 | 11.65% |
| 2018 | 1,124 | 199 | 21.51% |
| 2017 | 925 | -291 | -23.93% |
| 2016 | 1,216 | 194 | 18.98% |
| 2015 | 1,022 | -379 | -27.05% |
| 2014 | 1,401 | 142 | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 1,259 | -113 | -8.24% |
| 2012 | 1,372 | -43 | -3.04% |
| 2011 | 1,415 | 285 | 25.22% |
| 2010 | 1,130 | 0 | 0% |