| Official Name: | Hillsboro, Ohio |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Motto: | "Where Pride Rings True..." |
| Pushpin Map: | Ohio#USA |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ohio |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Highland |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Justin Harsha |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 5.47 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 5.47 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Water Percent: | 0 |
| Area Total Km2: | 14.18 |
| Area Land Km2: | 14.18 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Est: | 6617 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2023 |
| Pop Est Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Density Km2: | 457.07 |
| Population Total: | 6481 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 1183.74 |
| Timezone: | EST |
| Utc Offset: | -4 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -4 |
| Coordinates: | 39.2078°N -83.6194°W |
| Elevation Ft: | 1063 |
| Postal Code Type: | Zip code |
| Postal Code: | 45133 |
| Area Code: | 937, 326 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 39-35560[3] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2394385 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States,[4] approximately west of Chillicothe and east of Cincinnati. The population was 6,481 at the 2020 census.
Hillsboro was platted in 1807, and most likely named for the hills near the original town site.[5] One of the late 19th century's largest reform organizations, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union that went on to play important roles in achieving women's suffrage and prohibition, was founded in Hillsboro in 1873.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.43sqmi, all land.[6]
Hillsboro is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 50 and 62 and State Routes 73, 124, 138, and 247.
As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 6,605 people, 2,755 households, and 1,612 families living in the city. The population density was 1216.4PD/sqmi. There were 3,181 housing units at an average density of 585.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 5.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 2,755 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,368 people, 2,686 households, and 1,633 families living in the city. The population density was 1227.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,971 housing units at an average density of 572.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 90.58% White, 6.39% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 2,686 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,998, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $30,984 versus $22,665 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,400. About 13.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Hillsboro has produced steel alloy bells, which were shipped around the world.[8]
Since 1976 the city hosts the "Festival of the Bells" during the fourth of July weekend.
Hillsboro has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.[9]
Hillsboro City Schools operates two public elementary schools, one middle school, and Hillsboro High School.[10] Parochial schools in Hillsboro include Hillsboro Christian Academy[11] and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School.[12]
The Central Campus of Southern State Community College is located within the city.[13]