Hillsboro, Ohio

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Hillsboro, Ohio
City
High Street; the tall structure is the Bell Opera House
High Street; the tall structure is the Bell Opera House
Motto(s): 
"Where Pride Rings True..."
Location in Ohio
Location in Ohio
Location of Hillsboro in Highland County
Location of Hillsboro in Highland County
Coordinates: 39°12′21″N 83°36′50″W / 39.20583°N 83.61389°W / 39.20583; -83.61389Coordinates: 39°12′21″N 83°36′50″W / 39.20583°N 83.61389°W / 39.20583; -83.61389
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHighland
Government
 • Mayor
Area
[1]
 • Total5.47 sq mi (14.18 km2)
 • Land5.47 sq mi (14.18 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total6,605
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
6,554
 • Density1,197.08/sq mi (462.22/km2)
 census
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
45133
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-35560[3]
GNIS feature ID1064840[4]
Websitehttp://www.hillsboroohio.net/

Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States[6] approximately 35 mi (56 km) west of Chillicothe, and 50 miles east of Cincinnati. The population was 6,605 at the 2010 census.

History[]

Oak Street Water Tower, constructed 1962

Hillsboro was platted in 1807, and most likely named for the hills near the original town site.[7]

Geography[]

Hillsboro is located at

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39°12′21″N 83°36′50″W / 39.20583°N 83.61389°W / 39.20583; -83.61389 (39.205764, -83.613764).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.43 square miles (14.06 km2), all land.[9]

Hillsboro is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 50 and 62 and State Routes 73, 124, 138, and 247.

The largest city near Hillsboro is Dayton with a distance of 56.3 miles. Followed by Cincinnati at 59.7 miles and then Columbus at 66.0 miles.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1810220—
1820508130.9%
183056611.4%
18401,02180.4%
18501,39236.3%
18602,17156.0%
18702,81829.8%
18803,23414.8%
18903,62011.9%
19004,53525.3%
19104,296−5.3%
19204,3561.4%
19304,040−7.3%
19404,71316.7%
19505,1268.8%
19605,4746.8%
19705,5842.0%
19806,35613.8%
19906,235−1.9%
20006,3682.1%
20106,6053.7%
2019 (est.)6,554[5]−0.8%
Sources:[3][10][11][12][13][14][15]

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 6,605 people, 2,755 households, and 1,612 families living in the city. The population density was 1,216.4 inhabitants per square mile (469.7/km2). There were 3,181 housing units at an average density of 585.8 per square mile (226.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 5.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 2,755 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 6,368 people, 2,686 households, and 1,633 families living in the city. The population density was 1,227.1 people per square mile (473.7/km2). There were 2,971 housing units at an average density of 572.5 per square mile (221.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.58% White, 6.39% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 2,686 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,998, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $30,984 versus $22,665 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,400. About 13.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

Hillsboro City Schools operates two public elementary schools, one middle school, and Hillsboro High School.[16] Parochial schools in Hillsboro include Hillsboro Christian Academy[17] and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School.[18]

The Central Campus of Southern State Community College is located within the city.[19]

Hillsboro has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.[20]

Media[]

Newspapers[]

  • The Highland County Press — weekly
  • The Times-Gazette — daily except Sunday and Monday

Radio[]

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 60.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  10. ^ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Ninth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. 1870. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. 1880. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  12. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  13. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  14. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Hillsboro City School District". GreatSchools. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  17. ^ "Homepage". Hillsboro Christian Academy. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  18. ^ "Homepage". St. Mary Catholic Elementary School. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  19. ^ "Campus Locations". Southern State Community College. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  20. ^ "Hours & Locations". Highland County District Library. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  21. ^ FCC Internet Services Staff. "Station Search Details". fcc.gov. Retrieved 8 March 2015.

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