Hillisburg, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 194, Hillisburg'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

Hillisburg is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 194. It ranks as the 733rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillisburg is 19.1 years. This is 50% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 43.3% of the population under 18, Hillisburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% 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 Hillisburg is $67,734. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hillisburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $164,800. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Hillisburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hillisburg is Hispanic or Latino, making up 66.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (25.3%) is well below the state average of 75.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.0% vs 8.6%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 50.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hillisburg, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.