Hillsboro, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsboro
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Downtown Hillsboro
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Location of Hillsboro in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,397 |
| • Density | 994.3/sq mi (384.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-34825 |
Hillsboro is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,397 people lived there. The city is often called the "Czech Capital of Wisconsin" because of its strong Czech heritage.
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Geography of Hillsboro
Hillsboro is located at 43°39′10″N 90°20′28″W / 43.65278°N 90.34111°W. It sits along the West Branch of the Baraboo River.
The city covers a total area of about 1.44 square miles (3.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Fun Facts About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is known as one of the friendliest places in Wisconsin! Every summer, the city hosts a huge charity tractor pull. This event is one of the biggest in the country.
Hillsboro is home to several businesses. These include Slama Enterprises, Dana Foods, White Hall Specialty, and Land O Lakes Butter. The Hillsboro Brewing Company is also located here. It's famous for being in an old, historic milk plant.
At one point, Hillsboro had the shortest railway line in all of Wisconsin!
The Land O'Lakes plant in Hillsboro
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Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 195 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | 136.4% | |
| 1900 | 785 | 70.3% | |
| 1910 | 804 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 950 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 972 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | 17.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,341 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,366 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,231 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,263 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,288 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,302 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,417 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,397 | −1.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,417 people living in Hillsboro. The city had 587 households. About 32.9% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Hillsboro was 38.4 years.
Transportation in Hillsboro
Hillsboro used to have its own airport, called Joshua Sanford Field airport (KHBW). However, this airport closed in August 2016. It served Hillsboro and nearby towns.
Famous People From Hillsboro
Many interesting people have come from Hillsboro, including:
- Dick Cepek – A famous supplier of off-road parts and a racer. He is in the off-road hall of fame.
- Bernard J. Liska – Known for his work in food science.
- Marc Mitscher – A well-known admiral in the military.
- Oscar A. Mitscher – A politician.
- Byron D. Shear – Also a politician.
- Denny Sullivan – A player in MLB (Major League Baseball).
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Wisconsin) para niños
