Hillsboro, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsboro, Alabama
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Hillsboro Town Hall
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Location of Hillsboro in Lawrence County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 407 |
| • Density | 216.37/sq mi (83.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35643
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-34816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405838 |
Hillsboro is a small town located in Lawrence County, Alabama. It's part of the larger Decatur area. The town became official, or incorporated, in 1899. In 2020, about 407 people lived there.
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Hillsboro's History
Hillsboro started in the late 1830s as a small community. It was first known as "Gilmersville." This name came from an early family who settled in the area.
In the 1860s, a railroad was built through the region. The town then moved to its current spot right next to the train tracks. Hillsboro grew during the late 1800s. It became an important stop where trains could refuel. It also served as a local center for shipping goods. The town's name was later changed to "Hillsborough." The way it's spelled today, "Hillsboro," was adopted in 1891.
Geography of Hillsboro
Hillsboro is located in Alabama at coordinates 34°38′17″N 87°11′18″W / 34.63806°N 87.18833°W. The town is mostly found along County Road 217, also known as Main Street. This road is just south of a railroad crossing.
The town is a few miles west of Decatur. It's also a few miles south of Wheeler Lake. The town's official borders reach northward to U.S. Route 72. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hillsboro covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1900 | 256 | — | |
| 1910 | 202 | −21.1% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 240 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 292 | 21.7% | |
| 1950 | 257 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 222 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 25.2% | |
| 1990 | 587 | 111.2% | |
| 2000 | 608 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 552 | −9.2% | |
| 2020 | 407 | −26.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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How the Population Changed
The population of Hillsboro has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 218 people living in the town. The population grew to its highest point in 2000, with 608 residents. By the 2020 census, the population was 407 people.
People in Hillsboro (2020)
In 2020, there were 407 people living in Hillsboro. These people made up 215 households and 143 families.
The U.S. Census looks at different groups of people. Here's a quick look at the racial and ethnic makeup in 2020:
- Most residents (about 82.80%) identified as Black or African American.
- About 11.79% identified as White.
- A small number of people identified as Native American or Mixed Race.
- About 1.97% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
Notable People from Hillsboro
- Rudolph M. Clay: He was a former mayor of Gary, Indiana. He also served as a member of the Indiana Senate.
- Joseph Wheeler: He was a major general in both the Confederate Army and the U.S. Army.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Alabama) para niños
