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Hillsboro, North Dakota

Hillsboro, North Dakota, in Traill county, is 38 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 247 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,563.

The People and Families of Hillsboro

In Hillsboro, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hillsboro live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsboro had a median family income of $42,357.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hillsboro Housing

About 68% of housing units in Hillsboro are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hillsboro, 87% 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 North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHillsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hillsboro Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hillsboro Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hillsboro Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hillsboro Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hillsboro, ND

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity510
Female Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
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