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Hillsboro, NM
Census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico.
Population
150
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
0
Hillsboro and its ZIP codes
Hillsboro at a glance
- Hillsboro is about 4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Hillsboro, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Hillsboro.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $12,997 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hillsboro, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillsboro, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Hillsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| Truth or ConsequencesCity | 26 mi | 28 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| FaywoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Elephant ButteCity | 27 mi | 4.2 |
| Hot Springs LandingCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| HatchVillage | 29 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillsboro, NM in?
- Hillsboro is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hillsboro, NM?
- About 150 people live in Hillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillsboro?
- Nearby places include Kingston (7.7 mi), Oasis (15 mi), Arrey (16 mi), Caballo (16 mi), Las Palomas (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023