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Hillsboro, Kansas

Hillsboro, Kansas, in Marion county, is 46 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 2,854.

The People and Families of Hillsboro

In Hillsboro, about 55% of adults are married.

Hillsboro benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsboro had a median family income of $42,465. To its credit, the people in Hillsboro value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hillsboro ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hillsboro are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hillsboro Housing

About 74% of housing units in Hillsboro are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hillsboro, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Hillsboro than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hillsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHillsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHillsboro Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hillsboro Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hillsboro College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hillsboro Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hillsboro, KS

Comparing Hillsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88
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