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 | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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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 | 0457502 |
Hillsboro is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 163 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Hillsboro (or Hillsborough) was originally called Washington, but the name was changed when it was discovered there was already a Washington in Iowa. Hillsboro was laid out in 1840.
Geography
Hillsboro is located at 40°50′11″N 91°42′49″W / 40.83639°N 91.71361°W (40.836270, -91.713613).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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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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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%.
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.
Education
The community is served by the Van Buren County Community School District. It was previously in the Harmony Community School District, until it merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.
Notable person
- John Whitaker, former Iowa State representative.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Iowa) para niños
