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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,506

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.3%3,852

Hispanic/Latino

40%3,404

Black

10.5%896

Two or More

3.9%331

Asian

0.2%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%380

High School Diploma

23%1,230

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%437

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%721

Associate's Degree

13.3%711

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%554

Master's Degree

5.1%272

Professional Degree

0.3%16

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,900

Median Renti

$980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%1,541

Renter-Occupied

45.7%1,296

Total Units

3,279

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%224

$50K–$100K

21.7%334

$100K–$150K

11.8%182

$150K–$200K

10.9%168

$200K–$300K

28.5%439

$300K–$500K

12.1%187

$500K–$1M

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

306

$750–$1,000

260

$1,000–$1,250

214

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

192

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%48

2010–2019

3.3%107

2000–2009

2.9%95

1990–1999

16.5%542

1980–1989

13.4%439

1970–1979

12.5%410

1960–1969

11.8%387

1950–1959

11.8%388

1940–1949

10%328

1939 or earlier

16.3%535

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.9%1,756

Utility Gas

34.5%979

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%82

Solar

0.4%11

No Fuel

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,083

Mean Household Incomei

$69,591

Per Capita Incomei

$25,135

Poverty Ratei

18.8%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

3,691

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%219

$10K–$15K

4.8%135

$15K–$20K

3.1%88

$20K–$25K

8.5%242

$25K–$30K

5.3%150

$30K–$35K

2.2%62

$35K–$40K

4.9%138

$40K–$45K

3.3%95

$45K–$50K

4.2%119

$50K–$60K

9.4%267

$60K–$75K

12.1%343

$75K–$100K

9.8%279

$100K–$125K

14.2%403

$125K–$150K

2.9%82

$150K–$200K

4.6%130

$200K+

3%85

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

100

Residentsi

186

Avg. Tenant Renti

$410/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes75% occupied$410/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

77%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

20%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% 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

1,01211.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

868

Guatemala

Germany

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,435

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

429(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.5%Insured

24.5%Uninsured