Hillsboro, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 127, 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 Maryland, within Caroline County. The total population is 127. It ranks as the 474th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillsboro is 58.8 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillsboro is $66,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $254,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsboro has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 28.9%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hillsboro, Maryland 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 Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.