Hillsboro, Iowa

Hillsboro is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census.

Hillsboro, Iowa
City
Location of Hillsboro, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°50′11″N 91°42′49″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Henry
Area [1]
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km^2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	732 ft (223 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	180
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	177
• Density	294.51/sq mi (113.75/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52630
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-36390
GNIS feature ID	0457502

History

Hillsboro (or Hillsborough) was originally called Washington, but the name was changed when it was discovered there was already a community called Washington in Iowa. Hillsboro was laid out in 1840.[4]

Geography

Hillsboro is located at 40°50′11″N 91°42′49″W (40.836270, -91.713613).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	318	—
1930	281	−11.6%
1940	280	−0.4%
1950	253	−9.6%
1960	218	−13.8%
1970	252	+15.6%
1980	208	−17.5%
1990	169	−18.8%
2000	205	+21.3%
2010	180	−12.2%
1880	154	−14.4%
2019	177	+14.9%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 180 people in 80 households, including 50 families, in the city. The population density was 352.9 inhabitants per square mile (136.3/km²). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 176.5 per square mile (68.1/km²). The racial makup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% African American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%.[2]

Of the 80 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.8% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 46.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 205 people in 81 households, including 54 families, in the city. The population density was 402.7 people per square mile (155.2/km²). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 180.7 per square mile (69.6/km²). The racial makup of the city was 99.02% White, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98%.[8]

Of the 81 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.4% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median household income was $35,500 and the median family income was $36,563. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,985. About 13.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those sixty five or over.

Education

The community is served by the Van Buren County Community School District.[9] It was previously in the Harmony Community School District,[10] until it merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.[11]

Notable person

• John Whitaker, former Iowa State representative.[12]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. The History of Henry County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 555.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "Van Buren County" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
10. "Harmony." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.
11. "Iowa Educational Directory 2019-2020 School Year" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. p. 175. Retrieved 2020-04-05. (PDF p. 177/186) - From section "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66"
12. "Member Profile: John Whitaker". Archived from the original on 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2013-08-05.