Hillsboro, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 999, 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 Mississippi, within Scott County. The total population is 999. It ranks as the 195th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillsboro is 24.2 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 37.1% of the population under 18, Hillsboro has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillsboro is $44,662. This is 21% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. 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 23.1%. This is 302% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $74,500. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Hillsboro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hillsboro is Black or African American, making up 61.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (61.0% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 3.7%).

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hillsboro, Mississippi 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 Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.