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Hillsboro, MO


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Hillsboro, Missouri

Hillsboro, Missouri, in Jefferson county, is 31 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Hillsboro has a population of 1,675.

The People and Families of Hillsboro

In Hillsboro, about 46% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Hillsboro is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsboro had a median family income of $44,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hillsboro ($4,575). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hillsboro Housing

About 54% of housing units in Hillsboro are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Hillsboro, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Hillsboro. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Hillsboro, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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