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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

120

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.7%116

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%5

High School Diploma

52.6%40

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%8

Some College (1+ yr)

2.6%2

Associate's Degree

6.6%5

Bachelor's Degree

3.9%3

Master's Degree

9.2%7

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,000

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%44

Renter-Occupied

22.8%13

Total Units

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

32.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

45.5%20

$50K–$100K

36.4%16

$100K–$150K

11.4%5

$150K–$200K

4.5%2

$200K–$300K

2.3%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1.2%1

1990–1999

12.9%11

1980–1989

1.2%1

1970–1979

9.4%8

1960–1969

9.4%8

1950–1959

2.4%2

1940–1949

3.5%3

1939 or earlier

60%51

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

78.9%45

Wood

8.8%5

Fuel Oil

5.3%3

Utility Gas

3.5%2

Electricity

3.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,125

Mean Household Incomei

$55,651

Per Capita Incomei

$27,214

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%2

$10K–$15K

7%4

$15K–$20K

1.8%1

$20K–$25K

10.5%6

$25K–$30K

7%4

$30K–$35K

1.8%1

$35K–$40K

8.8%5

$40K–$45K

8.8%5

$50K–$60K

15.8%9

$60K–$75K

8.8%5

$75K–$100K

10.5%6

$100K–$125K

10.5%6

$125K–$150K

5.3%3

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

41.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(13.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured