Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hillsboro, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,803

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%4,470

Black

12.7%735

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%332

Two or More

3.3%194

Other

0.8%44

Asian

0.4%24

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.7%486

High School Diploma

28%1,273

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%327

Some College (1+ yr)

19.2%871

Associate's Degree

6.3%285

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%293

Master's Degree

5.7%257

Professional Degree

0.2%8

Doctorate

0.8%38

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$111,700

Median Renti

$715

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,424

Renter-Occupied

21.6%393

Total Units

2,009

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.2%330

$50K–$100K

23.2%330

$100K–$150K

19.6%279

$150K–$200K

17.5%249

$200K–$300K

11%156

$300K–$500K

5.1%72

$500K–$1M

0.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

146

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.9%159

2000–2009

4%80

1990–1999

6.6%132

1980–1989

0.6%12

1970–1979

17.4%349

1960–1969

18.6%374

1950–1959

13.7%276

1940–1949

6.5%131

1939 or earlier

24.7%496

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%1,198

Electricity

31.5%573

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,158

Mean Household Incomei

$74,467

Per Capita Incomei

$24,331

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,710

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%161

$10K–$15K

4%73

$15K–$20K

1%18

$20K–$25K

7.4%135

$25K–$30K

5.3%96

$30K–$35K

7.1%129

$35K–$40K

1.6%29

$40K–$45K

2.6%48

$45K–$50K

11.7%213

$50K–$60K

10.4%189

$60K–$75K

4.1%75

$75K–$100K

9.5%173

$100K–$125K

6.4%116

$125K–$150K

4.2%76

$150K–$200K

8.6%157

$200K+

7.1%129

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

102

Residentsi

174

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes96% occupied$323/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes88% occupied$414/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 861 homes88% occupied$404/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,158/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

72.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

26.2%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

74.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.8% of subsidized households are minority

17.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

721.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,604

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,660

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

431(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured