Hillsboro, Illinois
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Hillsboro is a city in Montgomery County, Illinois
, United States
. The population was 4,359 at the 2000 census, and 6,106 at a 2009 estimate. It is the county seat
of Montgomery County.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Illinois held its first convention in Hillsboro, October 15, 1846.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it (32.65%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,359 people, 1,800 households, and 1,189 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,214.9 people per square mile (468.8/km²). There were 1,944 housing units at an average density of 541.8 per square mile (209.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 1.10% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races
, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.
There were 1,800 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples
living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,075, and the median income for a family was $40,135. Males had a median income of $31,821 versus $18,668 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,458. About 14.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.
Illinois
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 4,359 at the 2000 census, and 6,106 at a 2009 estimate. It is the county seat
County seat
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of Montgomery County.
History
Hillsboro was given its name because one of the first settling families' names was "Hillsborough".The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Illinois held its first convention in Hillsboro, October 15, 1846.
Geography
Hillsboro is located at 39°9′54"N 89°29′4"W (39.164973, -89.484572).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it (32.65%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,359 people, 1,800 households, and 1,189 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,214.9 people per square mile (468.8/km²). There were 1,944 housing units at an average density of 541.8 per square mile (209.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 1.10% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.
There were 1,800 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,075, and the median income for a family was $40,135. Males had a median income of $31,821 versus $18,668 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,458. About 14.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Otto FunkOtto FunkOtto Funk was a German-American violinist who gained fame for playing the fiddle while walking every step of the way from New York to San Francisco in 1928–29. He was 60 years old at the time of his marathon walk...
, (1868–1934) Guinness Book of Records setting Violinist. - Matt HughesMatt Hughes (fighter)Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
, (born 1973) mixed martial artist. - Brian GradenBrian Graden-Biography:Graden grew up in Illinois and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1981. He graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1985 with a degree in business, and later graduated with an MBA from Harvard University....
, (born 1963) president of entertainment, MTV Networks. - John Hawkins RountreeJohn Hawkins RountreeJohn Hawkins Rountree was a Wisconsin pioneer and politician.Born in Warren County, Kentucky, Rountree settled first in Hillsboro, Illinois, and then went to Michigan Territory to the lead mines in 1827. There he staked a claim where the city of Platteville, Wisconsin is today...
, Wisconsin pioneer and legislator, lived in Hillsboro. - John Meek WhiteheadJohn Meek Whitehead-Biography:Whitehead was born on July 29, 1852 to Jacob and Elizabeth Ann Whitehead near Hillsboro, Illinois. He would marry twice, first on July 12, 1881 to Lavinia Fletcher Barrows, who died in 1888, and second to Julet Claire Thorp on May 15, 1919. He died in Janesville, Wisconsin on August 31,...
, Wisconsin State Senator. - Mary Hartline, host of Super CircusSuper CircusSuper Circus was an American television program which aired live on Sunday afternoons from 5 to 6pm Eastern Time from 1949-1956 on ABC. The show originally was produced in Chicago, but production later moved to New York City. The award-winning show featured circus and clown acts performing in front...
. - Lisa Rathgeber Wagner, 4 time Bowling Writers Association of America Bowler of the Year
External links
- Hillsboro city website
- Hillsboro Schools website
- Hillsboro Illinois Historical Society of Montgomery County Illinois
- Hillsboro Old Settlers Historical Society of Montgomery County Illinois