Hillsboro, OH

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2021 Population

6,471

0.979% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

0.971% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.5%

0.889% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,798

0.546% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$109,600

7.04% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

2,354

1.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hillsboro, OH had a population of 6.47k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $36,798. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hillsboro, OH declined from 6,535 to 6,471, a −0.979% decrease and its median household income declined from $37,000 to $36,798, a −0.546% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hillsboro, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.665%), and White (Hispanic) (0.618%).

None of the households in Hillsboro, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Hillsboro, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hillsboro, OH are Southern State Community College (304 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hillsboro, OH was $109,600, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Hillsboro, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hillsboro, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hillsboro, OH is home to a population of 6.47k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.13% of Hillsboro, OH residents were born outside of the country (73 people).

In 2021, there were 19.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.78k people) in Hillsboro, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 220 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Hillsboro, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hillsboro, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hillsboro, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hillsboro, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.78k ± 197
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
291 ± 166
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
220 ± 135

1.9%

Hispanic Population

123 people

1.9% of the people in Hillsboro, OH are hispanic (123 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hillsboro, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

73 people

1.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

72 people

As of 2021, 1.13% of Hillsboro, OH residents (73 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hillsboro, OH was 1.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hillsboro, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
102 ± 64
Gulf War (2001-)
42 ± 37
Gulf War (1990s)
28 ± 31

Hillsboro, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hillsboro, OH employs 2.35k people. The largest industries in Hillsboro, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (502 people), Retail Trade (310 people), and Manufacturing (299 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($47,102), Other Services Except Public Administration ($42,974), and Transportation & Warehousing ($40,909).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.35k

2021 Value

± 319

−1.71%

1 Year decline

± 20%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hillsboro, OH declined at a rate of −1.71%, from 2.4k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hillsboro, OH, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (321 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (278 people), and Production Occupations (195 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hillsboro, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.35k

2021 Value

± 319

−1.71%

1 Year decline

± 20%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hillsboro, OH declined at a rate of −1.71%, from 2.4k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hillsboro, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (502 people), Retail Trade (310 people), and Manufacturing (299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hillsboro, OH, though some of these residents may live in Hillsboro, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,850

Median earning men ± $6,156

$21,591

Median earning women ± $6,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,045), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,182), and Retail Trade ($41,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($43,618), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,938), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($28,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hillsboro, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hillsboro, OH awarded 304 degrees. The student population of Hillsboro, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 604 male students and 1,329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hillsboro, OH are White (287 and 94.4%), followed by Black or African American (4 and 1.32%), Unknown (4 and 1.32%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 0.987%).

The largest universities in Hillsboro, OH by number of degrees awarded are Southern State Community College (304 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hillsboro, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 and 42.8%), Real Estate (43 and 14.1%), and Registered Nursing (38 and 12.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,933 students enrolled in Hillsboro, OH, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,776 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
130 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hillsboro, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hillsboro, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

304 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern State Community College with 304 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 85 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hillsboro, OH, which is 0.388 times less than the 219 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 287 degrees mean that there were 71.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,907) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hillsboro, OH was $109,600 in 2021, which is 0.448 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,900 to $109,600, a 7.04% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hillsboro, OH is 50%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hillsboro, OH have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hillsboro, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$109,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,072

$1,424

Median Property Taxes

±$253

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hillsboro, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hillsboro, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50%

Homeownership

2021

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50% of the housing units in Hillsboro, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hillsboro, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9549
Census Tract 9548

The following map shows all of the places in Hillsboro, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,798

Median Household Income

± $6,762

2.85k

Number of Households

± 358

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.85k households in Hillsboro, OH declined from $36,798 from the previous year's value of $37,000.

The following chart displays the households in Hillsboro, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hillsboro, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (6.6%)
Worked At Home (5.17%)

In 2021, 83.6% of workers in Hillsboro, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.6%) and those who worked at home (5.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hillsboro, OH have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Hillsboro, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hillsboro, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hillsboro, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hillsboro, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hillsboro, OH (1.62k out of 6.11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hillsboro, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Hillsboro, OH has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 32.5% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 8.16% on non-group plans, and 0.801% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Highland County, OH see 3320 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.242% increase from the previous year (3312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2547 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 902 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,320 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Highland County, OH

Primary care physicians in Highland County, OH see an average of 3,320 patients per year. This represents a 0.242% increase from the previous year (3,312 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Highland County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.12%

Uninsured

31.6%

Employer Coverage

32.5%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

8.16%

Non-Group

0.801%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hillsboro, OH grew by 14.8% from 7.95% to 9.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hillsboro, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.