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Hillsboro, ND
City in Traill County, North Dakota.
Population
1,704
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,533
ZIP codes
0
Hillsboro and its ZIP codes
Hillsboro at a glance
- Hillsboro is about 135 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $81,483 a year, 6% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,800 (30% below North Dakota) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Hillsboro, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillsboro, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,483
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (576), German Americans (452), Irish Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Traill County. PPP loans are for Hillsboro.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,734
3,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97M
FY 2026, $12,128 per person
How people get to work
Hillsboro, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillsboro, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillsboro, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Hillsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CaledoniaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| GrandinCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Halstad, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Shelly, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MayvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| BuxtonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Nielsville, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Hendrum, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PortlandCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HunterCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| CliffordCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| ReynoldsCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| GardnerCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| GalesburgCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Climax, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillsboro, ND in?
- Hillsboro is in Traill County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Hillsboro, ND?
- About 1,704 people live in Hillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillsboro?
- Nearby places include Blanchard (8.4 mi), Caledonia (9.1 mi), Grandin (12 mi), Halstad, MN (12 mi), Shelly, MN (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023