Hillsboro, Missouri

Hillsboro, Missouri
City

Jefferson County Courthouse in Hillsboro

Location of Hillsboro, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°13′56″N 90°33′48″W / 38.23222°N 90.56333°W / 38.23222; -90.56333Coordinates: 38°13′56″N 90°33′48″W / 38.23222°N 90.56333°W / 38.23222; -90.56333
Country United States
State Missouri
County Jefferson
Incorporated 1839
Government
 • Mayor Jim Gowan[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2)
 • Land 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 802 ft (245 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 2,821
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 2,926
 • Density 772.9/sq mi (298.4/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 63050
Area code(s) 636
FIPS code 29-32248[5]
GNIS feature ID 0736306[6]
Website hillsboromo.org

Hillsboro is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,821 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.[7]

History

Hillsboro was originally called Monticello, and under the latter name was platted in 1839, and named after Monticello, home of President Thomas Jefferson .[8] 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 the Italian name Monticello.[9] A post office has been in operation at Hillsboro since 1838.[10]

Geography

Hillsboro is located at 38°13′56″N 90°33′48″W / 38.23222°N 90.56333°W / 38.23222; -90.56333 (38.232346, -90.563233).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.65 square miles (9.45 km2), all of it land.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890264—
1900254−3.8%
19102612.8%
1920205−21.5%
193023313.7%
19402569.9%
195039052.3%
196045717.2%
197083181.8%
19801,50881.5%
19901,6257.8%
20001,6753.1%
20102,82168.4%
Est. 20153,076[12]9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,821 people, 900 households, and 623 families residing 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.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,675 people, 581 households, and 395 families residing in the city. The population density was 701.4 inhabitants per square mile (270.6/km²). There were 620 housing units at an average density of 259.6 per square mile (100.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.46% White, 2.03% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

There were 581 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,850, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $30,880 versus $24,408 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,585. About 9.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The main campus of Jefferson College is located in Hillsboro. Jefferson College is a two-year institution that serves the greater Jefferson County area.

Hillsboro R-3 School District is the local school district.

See also

References

  1. ↑ City of Hillsboro.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. ↑ "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "Disappearing Missouri Names". The Kansas City Star. March 19, 1911. p. 15. Retrieved August 15, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ Former Autovon Switching Centers.
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