City · Oregon
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, city, in Washington County, Oregon. Hillsboro had 111,126 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 106,447 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 108,231 (±89). GEOID 4134100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
111,126
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 106,447 · ACS 2020-2024: 108,231 ±89
Median household income
$106,409
±$2,499 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$521,100
±$14,150 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,978
±$48 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Hillsboro and what county is it in?
Hillsboro is a city in Washington County, Oregon. It covers 26.4 square miles of land, 4,026 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hillsboro is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hillsboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 111,126 people lived in Hillsboro on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 106,447 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 108,231 (±89).
| Measure | Hillsboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 108,231 ±89 | 603,947 | +1,688 |
| Households | 42,145 ±821 | 235,406 | +3,544 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.05 | 2.53 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 43,576 ±788 | 243,278 | +2,986 |
Hillsboro's population since 2000
From 70,186 in 2000 to 111,126 in 2025: up 58.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hillsboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hillsboro?
The median resident of Hillsboro is 35.0 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.8%. 20.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±0.6 | 38.1 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±1.0 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±0.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±0.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.8% ±1.4 pts | 18.6% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.0% ±1.5 pts | 60.0% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±0.9 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.4% ±1.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.8% ±1.7 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±0.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±1.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.3% ±1.9 pts | 47.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3% ±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±1.4 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hillsboro earn?
Half of Hillsboro's 42,145 households earn less than $106,409 a year (±$2,499), against $107,772 in Washington County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $101,255 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,154 after inflation. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,409 ±$2,499 | $107,772 | +$5,154 |
| Mean household income | $131,867 ±$4,098 | $137,880 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,232 ±$1,571 | $53,929 | +$6,441 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.4 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±0.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hillsboro?
Owners occupy 50.2% of Hillsboro's occupied homes and renters 49.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $521,100 by its owner (±$14,150). The median renter pays $1,978 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $521,100 ±$14,150 | $588,000 | +$99,587 |
| Median gross rent | $1,978 ±$48 | $1,849 | +$190 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±3.0 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,227 ±$42 | $2,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% ±1.8 pts | 60.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.8% ±1.8 pts | 39.2% | – |
| Housing units | 43,576 ±788 | 243,278 | +2,986 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.6% ±1.7 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.5% ±1.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hillsboro building?
Builders took permits for 313 new housing units in Hillsboro in 2025 (295 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hillsboro work and get to work?
60.7% of Hillsboro's workers drive alone and 22.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.3% ±1.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.7% ±2.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.0% ±1.7 pts | 24.4% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±0.9 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hillsboro?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Hillsboro, and 13 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,147 (Tract 324.10) to $172,436 (Tract 324.14).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 324.04Washington County | 7,535 | $95,192 |
| Tract 316.25Washington County | 7,013 | $76,077 |
| Tract 326.04Washington County | 6,749 | $96,389 |
| Tract 316.17Washington County | 6,201 | $96,250 |
| Tract 323.02Washington County | 7,923 | $149,076 |
| Tract 324.07Washington County | 5,511 | $98,796 |
| Tract 326.06Washington County | 5,253 | $79,235 |
| Tract 324.14Washington County | 5,183 | $172,436 |
| Tract 326.03Washington County | 6,723 | $143,953 |
| Tract 324.09Washington County | 4,292 | $77,147 |
| Tract 324.11Washington County | 4,503 | $123,904 |
| Tract 324.12Washington County | 4,201 | $129,205 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hillsboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Hillsboro compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hillsboro is the 290th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Hillsboro ranks 27th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 224 |
| Median household income | 27th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 224 |
| Median home value | 51st | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th | 219 |
| Median age | 195th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 210th | 224 |
| Work from home | 35th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 221 |
Hillsboro's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Hillsboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hillsboro?
1 of the 57 figures for Hillsboro on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hillsboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hillsboro.