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Hillsboro, Tennessee
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Hillsboro, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Hillsboro, Tennessee
Hillsboro, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Coffee
Area
 • Total 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2)
 • Land 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 433
 • Density 105.15/sq mi (40.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37342
Area code(s) 931
GNIS feature ID 2586062

Hillsboro is a small community in Coffee County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.

For counting purposes, Hillsboro is also a census-designated place. This is a special area the government uses to collect information about people living there. In 2020, about 433 people lived in Hillsboro.

The community is located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 41 and Tennessee State Route 127. It sits between the towns of Manchester to the northwest and Monteagle to the southeast. To the east, you can see the Cumberland Plateau, which is a large, flat-topped mountain area. To the west is Arnold Air Force Base.

People in Hillsboro

This section tells us about the people who live in Hillsboro. It uses information gathered during the United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Hillsboro has changed a little over the years. Here's how the population has been recorded:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 433
U.S. Decennial Census
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