Hillsboro, Iowa facts for kids
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Hillsboro, Iowa
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Location of Hillsboro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 281.52/sq mi (108.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52630
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-36390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394387 |
Hillsboro is a small city located in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 163 people lived there.
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History of Hillsboro
Hillsboro was first called Washington. But its name had to be changed because another town in Iowa was already named Washington. The town of Hillsboro was officially started in 1840.
Geography of Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a small city covering about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers) of land. It has no water areas within its city limits.
People and Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 154 | — |
| 1920 | 318 | +106.5% |
| 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% |
| 2020 | 163 | −9.4% |
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Population Changes
The population of Hillsboro has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 154 people. The population grew to 318 by 1920. Since then, it has slowly decreased. In 2020, 163 people lived in Hillsboro.
Life in Hillsboro
In 2020, there were 163 people living in Hillsboro. These people lived in 70 households. About 53 of these households were families. The city had about 281 people per square mile.
Most people in Hillsboro were White (92.6%). A small number were Native American (1.2%) or from two or more races (4.9%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hillsboro was 44.9 years old. About 24.5% of the people were under 20. Another 20.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Education in Hillsboro
The schools in Hillsboro are part of the Van Buren County Community School District. Before 2019, students went to the Harmony Community School District. That district joined with Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.
Sports Stars
The Hillsboro High School Girls Basketball Team was very good in the 1930s.
- In 1933, they played in the state championship game but lost.
- They made it to the championship again in 1935, but were runners-up once more.
A famous player from Hillsboro was Mildred "Millie" Moore Burkhart. She led the team to both state runner-up finishes. The Des Moines Register newspaper called her the greatest guard in basketball history. She was chosen as the best player in the 1935 state tournament. Millie was also picked for the all-state team three years in a row. In 1961, she was one of the first people added to the Iowa State Girls Basketball Hall of Fame. She was also honored in the Van Buren County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020.
Another talented player was Grace Watson. In 1935, she was chosen as one of the best forwards in the state tournament. She made the all-state team in 1935 and was second all-state in 1934.
Famous People from Hillsboro
- John Whitaker was a politician who served as an Iowa State representative.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Iowa) para niños
