City · Texas
Hillsboro, Texas
Hillsboro, city, in Hill County, Texas. Hillsboro had 9,036 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,221 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,506 (±27). GEOID 4834088.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,036
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,221 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,506 ±27
Median household income
$56,083
±$7,109 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$157,900
±$30,596 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$980
±$71 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hillsboro and what county is it in?
Hillsboro is a city in Hill County, Texas. It covers 11.0 square miles of land, 749 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 9,036 people lived in Hillsboro on July 1, 2025, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,221 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,506 (±27).
| Measure | Hillsboro | Hill County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,506 ±27 | 37,328 | +164 |
| Households | 2,837 ±200 | 13,767 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.20 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,279 ±205 | 16,434 | no clear change |
Hillsboro's population since 2000
From 8,232 in 2000 to 9,036 in 2025: up 9.8%. 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 35.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.0%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Hill County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±1.9 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±2.7 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±2.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±2.8 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.0% ±4.8 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.3% ±4.4 pts | 67.6% | +6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | −6.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.7% | −4.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2% ±3.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.5% ±4.1 pts | 18.6% | +7.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±3.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0% ±3.4 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.6% ±5.5 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 2,837 households earn less than $56,083 a year (±$7,109), against $64,591 in Hill County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,697 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Hill County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,083 ±$7,109 | $64,591 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,591 ±$6,910 | $81,851 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,135 ±$2,592 | $32,052 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±5.2 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.9% ±10.5 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±5.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±3.7 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±4.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 54.3% of Hillsboro's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 by its owner (±$30,596). The median renter pays $980 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Hill County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,900 ±$30,596 | $179,200 | +$56,368 |
| Median gross rent | $980 ±$71 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±11.3 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,603 ±$258 | $1,584 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3% ±5.5 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.7% ±5.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,279 ±205 | 16,434 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±4.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.1% ±5.1 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.3% ±4.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 33 new housing units in Hillsboro in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
79.6% of Hillsboro's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Hill County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5% ±3.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | −5.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±4.4 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±4.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±2.9 | 32.0 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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hillsboro, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,853 (Tract 9609) to $66,427 (Tract 9608).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608Hill County | 3,593 | $66,427 |
| Tract 9609Hill County | 2,233 | $47,853 |
| Tract 9610Hill County | 1,982 | $51,554 |
| Tract 9611Hill County | 4,111 | $71,741 |
| Tract 9607Hill County | 2,283 | $78,365 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hillsboro is the 3,452nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 273rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hillsboro ranks 662nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 273rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 230th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 678th | 979 |
| Median household income | 662nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 741st | 978 |
| Median home value | 631st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 559th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 234th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 605th | 877 |
| Median age | 587th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 870th | 973 |
| Work from home | 544th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 621st | 976 |
Hillsboro's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
12 of the 57 figures for Hillsboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are 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.