Hillsboro, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 527, Hillsboro's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hillsboro is a small community located in Alabama, within Lawrence County. The total population is 527. It ranks as the 412th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillsboro is 53.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillsboro is $61,818. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hillsboro, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $121,100. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hillsboro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsboro has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.7% vs 25.6%).

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hillsboro, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.