Demographics & People — Hillsboro, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,375 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
| Median Age | 35.1 |
| Total Households | 2,864 |
| Family Households | 1,775 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,920 |
| Black or African American | 1,170 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,402 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,958 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,321 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,242 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,689 |
| Irish | 639 |
| German | 572 |
| English | 539 |
| American | 276 |
| French (except Basque) | 104 |
| Scotch-Irish | 91 |
Language
| English Only | 5,243 |
| Spanish | 2,379 |
| Population 5+ | 7,676 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 328 |
| Population 18+ | 6,300 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hillsboro, Texas.