Hillsboro, Missouri facts for kids
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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Jefferson County Courthouse in Hillsboro
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The Boro
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Location of Hillsboro, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1839 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2) |
| • Land | 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,473 |
| • Density | 903.96/sq mi (348.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63050
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-32248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394388 |
| Website | hillsboromo.org |
Hillsboro is a city and county seat of Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,473 at the 2020 census, up from 2,821 in 2010.
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History
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Hillsboro was originally called Monticello, and under the latter name was platted in 1839, and named after Monticello, home of President Thomas Jefferson. The name Monticello was afterwards changed because the U.S. postal authorities refused to accept that name, there being another post office in the state with a similar name. The present name Hillsboro is the English equivalent of the Italian name Monticello. A post office has been in operation at Hillsboro since 1838.
The Thomas C. Fletcher House and Sandy Creek Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.65 square miles (9.45 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 264 | — | |
| 1900 | 254 | −3.8% | |
| 1910 | 261 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 205 | −21.5% | |
| 1930 | 233 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 256 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 390 | 52.3% | |
| 1960 | 457 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 831 | 81.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,508 | 81.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,625 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,675 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,821 | 68.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,473 | 23.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,821 people, 900 households, and 623 families living in the city. The population density was 772.9 inhabitants per square mile (298.4/km2). There were 957 housing units at an average density of 262.2 per square mile (101.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 2.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 900 households, of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 29.2 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
Education
The main campus of Jefferson College is located in Hillsboro. Jefferson College is a two-year institution that serves the broader Jefferson County area.
Hillsboro R-3 School District is the local school district. The city has 1 high school, Hillsboro High School.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Misuri) para niños
