City · Wisconsin
Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Hillsboro, city, in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Hillsboro had 1,401 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,397 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,353 (±142). GEOID 5534825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,401
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,397 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,353 ±142
Median household income
$60,000
±$17,091 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$155,800
±$13,906 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$805
±$96 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Hillsboro and what county is it in?
Hillsboro is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 991 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hillsboro is in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 1,401 people lived in Hillsboro on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,397 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,353 (±142).
| Measure | Hillsboro | Vernon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,353 ±142 | 31,049 | no clear change |
| Households | 624 ±73 | 12,424 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.20 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 718 ±77 | 14,065 | no clear change |
Hillsboro's population since 2000
From 1,302 in 2000 to 1,401 in 2025: up 7.6%. 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 42.9 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Vernon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 ±3.6 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±3.8 pts | 26.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±5.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 55.1% ±3.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7% ±3.7 pts | 94.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9% ±2.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±2.7 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±4.0 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±5.7 pts | 24.9% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 624 households earn less than $60,000 a year (±$17,091), against $71,893 in Vernon County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $53,634 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Vernon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,000 ±$17,091 | $71,893 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,485 ±$8,112 | $90,506 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,314 ±$3,864 | $36,396 | +$5,710 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±4.8 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5% ±11.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±4.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.0% ±5.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.3% ±6.5 pts | 80.4% | – |
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 64.6% of Hillsboro's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 by its owner (±$13,906). The median renter pays $805 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Vernon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,800 ±$13,906 | $223,800 | +$23,993 |
| Median gross rent | $805 ±$96 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6% ±14.6 pts | 24.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178 ±$101 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6% ±6.7 pts | 80.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.4% ±6.7 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Housing units | 718 ±77 | 14,065 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±5.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1% ±5.3 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.9% ±6.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Hillsboro in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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?
77.1% of Hillsboro's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Vernon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±5.9 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±4.7 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±5.2 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±5.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±2.7 | 24.1 min | −10.3 min |
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?
No census tract lies mostly in Hillsboro; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Vernon County | 4,608 | $61,217 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hillsboro is the 8,988th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 320th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Hillsboro ranks 813th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 320th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 564th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 211th | 914 |
| Median household income | 813th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 754th | 911 |
| Median home value | 853rd | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 691st | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 168th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 555th | 914 |
| Median age | 537th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 761st | 914 |
| Work from home | 645th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 691st | 914 |
Hillsboro's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
18 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.