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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,527

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%5,889

Two or More

5.3%345

Black

3.4%221

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%285

High School Diploma

35.3%1,531

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%321

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%528

Associate's Degree

11.4%493

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%505

Master's Degree

6.7%289

Professional Degree

0.2%7

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,200

Median Renti

$770

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.3%1,490

Renter-Occupied

46.7%1,306

Total Units

3,204

Homeownership

53.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%32

$50K–$100K

26.8%400

$100K–$150K

21.3%318

$150K–$200K

15.9%237

$200K–$300K

25.9%386

$300K–$500K

5.5%82

$500K–$1M

2.3%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

254

$500–$750

291

$750–$1,000

497

$1,000–$1,250

159

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%11

2010–2019

3.4%110

2000–2009

4.8%154

1990–1999

9.1%290

1980–1989

16.5%528

1970–1979

18.4%589

1960–1969

6.1%196

1950–1959

9.8%313

1940–1949

2.7%87

1939 or earlier

28.9%926

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.5%1,497

Electricity

43.2%1,207

No Fuel

1.9%54

Other

0.7%20

Fuel Oil

0.6%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,521

Mean Household Incomei

$63,502

Per Capita Incomei

$26,879

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

2,967

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%215

$10K–$15K

10.6%296

$15K–$20K

5.8%161

$20K–$25K

10.6%295

$25K–$30K

3.8%106

$30K–$35K

3%85

$35K–$40K

1%29

$40K–$45K

1%27

$45K–$50K

2%57

$50K–$60K

7.4%208

$60K–$75K

15.3%429

$75K–$100K

8.9%249

$100K–$125K

13.7%384

$125K–$150K

1.1%31

$150K–$200K

4.9%137

$200K+

3.1%87

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

273

Residentsi

513

Avg. Tenant Renti

$345/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers88 homes67% occupied$408/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8185 homes91% occupied$315/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,521/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

19.4%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,759

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,811

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

315(6.2% of civilian adults)