Hillsboro, Alabama

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Hillsboro, Alabama
Town
Hillsboro-Town-Hall-al.jpg
Hillsboro Town Hall
Lawrence County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Hillsboro Highlighted 0134816.svg
Location of Hillsboro in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°38′17″N87°11′18″W / 34.63806°N 87.18833°W / 34.63806; -87.18833
Country United States
State Alabama
County Lawrence
Area
[1]
 • Total1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2)
 • Land1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
597 ft (182 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total407
 • Density216.37/sq mi (83.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35643
Area code 256
FIPS code 01-34816
GNIS feature ID2405838 [2]

Hillsboro is a town in Lawrence County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated in 1899. [3] As of the 2010 census, the population of the town is 552, down from its record high of 608 in 2000. Along with North Courtland, it is one of two majority black communities in Lawrence County out of its six populated communities as of 2010. [4]

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History

Hillsboro began in the late 1830s as a small community known as "Gilmersville," which was located east of the current town. The name was inspired by a family of early settlers. When the railroad was constructed through the area in the 1860s, the town shifted to its current location along the tracks. The town developed throughout the latter half of the 19th century as an important refueling stop for trains and a local shipping center. The town's name was eventually changed to "Hillsborough," and the current spelling was adopted in 1891. [3]

Geography

Hillsboro is located at 34°38′17″N87°11′18″W / 34.63806°N 87.18833°W / 34.63806; -87.18833 (34.638029, -87.188287). [5] The town is concentrated along County Road 217 (Main Street) just south of the road's railroad crossing, a few miles west of Decatur, and a few miles south of Wheeler Lake. The town's municipal boundaries extend northward to U.S. Route 72.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 218—
1900 256—
1910 202−21.1%
1920 24822.8%
1930 240−3.2%
1940 29221.7%
1950 257−12.0%
1960 218−15.2%
1970 2221.8%
1980 27825.2%
1990 587111.2%
2000 6083.6%
2010 552−9.2%
2020 407−26.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
2013 Estimate [7]

2020 census

Hillsboro town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010 [8] Pop 2020 [9] % 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)784814.13%11.79%
Black or African American alone (NH)44133779.89%82.80%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)1031.81%0.74%
Asian alone (NH)000.00%0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)100.18%0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)000.00%0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)13112.36%2.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)981.63%1.97%
Total552407100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 407 people, 215 households, and 143 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 608 people, 221 households, and 169 families residing in the town. The population density was 317.2 inhabitants per square mile (122.5/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 129.9 per square mile (50.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 14.64% White, 82.24% Black or African American, 1.81% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 221 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,714, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $26,979 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,457. About 3.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillsboro, Alabama
  3. 1 2 James P. Kaetz, "Hillsboro," Encyclopedia of Alabama, June 21, 2013.
  4. ↑ 2000 & 2010 U.S. Census figures on Lawrence County, Alabama Communities
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hillsboro town, Alabama – Demographic Profile". United States Census Bureau .
  9. ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hillsboro town, Alabama – Demographic Profile". United States Census Bureau .
  10. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ↑ Bill Dolan (June 12, 2013). "Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors : Gary Community News". Nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
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