Editing Hillsboro, Iowa

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|population_total         = 163
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|area_code                = [[Area code 319|319]]
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'''Hillsboro''' is a city in [[Henry County, Iowa|Henry County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 163 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

[[File:HillsboroIowaChurch.jpg|thumb|left|Hillsboro Christian church]]

==History==
Hillsboro (or Hillsborough) was originally called Washington, but the name was changed when it was discovered there was already a community called [[Washington, Iowa|Washington]] in Iowa. Hillsboro was laid out in 1840.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/historyhenrycou00cogoog | title=The History of Henry County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c | publisher=Western Historical Company | year=1879 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/historyhenrycou00cogoog/page/n551 555]}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|154
|1920|318
|1930|281
|1940|280
|1950|253
|1960|218
|1970|252
|1980|208
|1990|169
|2000|205
|2010|180
|2020|163
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
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[[File:HillsboroIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Hillsboro, Iowa from US census data|The population of Hillsboro, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 163 people, 70 households, and 53 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 281.5 inhabitants per square mile (108.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 145.1 per square mile (56.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 92.6% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 1.2% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.6% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from other races and 4.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 1.8% of the population.

Of the 70 households, 40.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% were cohabitating couples, 22.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of all households were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 24.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 and 44; 28.8% were from 45 and 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 180 people in 80 households, including 50 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|352.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 90 housing units at an average density of {{convert|176.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makup]] of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% African American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>

Of the 80 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.8% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 46.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 205 people in 81 households, including 54 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|402.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 92 housing units at an average density of {{convert|180.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the city was 99.02% White, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

Of the 81 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.4% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median household income was $35,500 and the median family income  was $36,563. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,985. About 13.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 31.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those sixty five or over.

==Education==
The community is served by the [[Van Buren County Community School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_VAN%20BUREN%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Van Buren County|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|accessdate=2020-04-05}}</ref> It was previously in the [[Harmony Community School District]],<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20180427122946/https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_HARMONY.pdf Harmony]." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.</ref> until it merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/2019-2020EducationalDirectory.pdf|title=Iowa Educational Directory 2019-2020 School Year|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|accessdate=2020-04-05|page=175}} (PDF p. 177/186) - From section "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66"</ref>

In 1933, the Hillsboro High School Girls Basketball Team (6 vs 6) made it to the championship game at the State Basketball Tournament and lost to Hampton, 33-22.<ref name="100 Years - 100 Memories">{{cite web | url=https://ighsau.org/blog/100-years-100-memories/ | title=100 Years - 100 Memories }}</ref> The Hillsboro team would make it back to the championship game again in 1935, once more named the runner-up of the championship.

Mildred "Millie" Moore Burkhart, Hillsboro graduate, led Hillsboro to two state runner-up finishes and was named by the Des Moines Register as the greatest guard to ever play in basketball. She was selected as the outstanding player in the 1935 state tournament.<ref name="newspapers.com">{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-dorothy-iowa-all/14901766/ | title=Dorothy Iowa All State, first team basketball team! | newspaper=The Des Moines Register | date=March 24, 1935 | page=18 }}</ref> During this tournament, she was also chosen for the all-state lineup for the third straight year. She was part of the inaugural Iowa State Girls Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.<ref name="100 Years - 100 Memories"/> In 2020, she was inducted into the Van Buren County Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/132492796817996/photos/a.132503276816948/2808063045927611/?paipv=0&eav=AfbiSR0kRh0Gula4k75valAjWKxL1sjHQu1o1D_a_HItTw9b6sNCkysDfa2Yeol9mmc&_rdr {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

In 1935, Grace Watson was one of four selected as an outstanding forward in the state basketball tournament. She was selected for the all-state lineup in 1935 and was second all-state in 1934.<ref name="newspapers.com"/>

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*[[John Whitaker (Iowa politician)|John Whitaker]], former Iowa State representative.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://iowahouse.org/2009/04/15/member-profile-john-whitaker/ |title=Member Profile: John Whitaker |access-date=2013-08-05 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130805023213/http://iowahouse.org/2009/04/15/member-profile-john-whitaker/ |archive-date=2013-08-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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