Demographics — Hillsboro, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,693

Median Agei

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,800

Median Renti

$841

Total Units

1,890

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

27.8%348

$50K–$100K

26.5%331

$100K–$150K

18%225

$150K–$200K

12.9%161

$200K–$300K

9%113

$300K–$500K

5%63

$500K–$1M

0.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

208

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%121

2000–2009

4%75

1990–1999

4.3%82

1980–1989

1.6%30

1970–1979

17%321

1960–1969

20.7%392

1950–1959

13.9%262

1940–1949

4.8%91

1939 or earlier

27.3%516

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.5%1,144

Electricity

30.1%517

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%33

Wood

1.5%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,158

Mean Household Incomei

$69,067

Per Capita Incomei

$22,683

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

1,560

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%171

$10K–$15K

8%138

$15K–$20K

1.2%21

$20K–$25K

7.4%128

$25K–$30K

5.5%94

$30K–$35K

5.1%88

$35K–$40K

2.8%49

$40K–$45K

4.7%80

$45K–$50K

6.1%105

$50K–$60K

9.2%159

$60K–$75K

3.6%62

$75K–$100K

12.1%208

$100K–$125K

3.7%63

$125K–$150K

6.9%118

$150K–$200K

9.2%158

$200K+

4.5%78

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 $48,158/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

72.6%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

26.2%

Low income$24K–$39K/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

631.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,414

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

533(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured