Hillsboro, Illinois

Hillsboro: city in Illinois, United States

About

Hillsboro is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,207 and a population density of 746 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,909 inhabitants.

The city was created 203 years ago in 1822.

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Location of Hillsboro on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Hillsboro

Population 5,909 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Montgomery County
Postal code 62049
Phone Area Codes 217
Area 8.32 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.1613,-89.4954
Altitude 623 feet / 190 meters
Capital city Hillsboro is capital of Montgomery County
Establishment January 01, 1823 (203 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 02:03:51 (17th April 2026)
Density 710 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.04% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Hillsboro IL 16 2007-05-22 image
Hillsboro IL 16 2007-05-22 image

Geography

Hillsboro is located at 39°9'41"N 89°29'43"W (39.1612800, -89.4954000).

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Weather

83°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 14 mph S Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of pr...

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Official website of Hillsboro

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hillsboro decreased by 5.04% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,207 - census
2011 6,178 -0.47% estimation process
2012 6,044 -2.22% estimation process
2013 5,823 -3.8% estimation process
2014 6,157 5.42% estimation process
2015 6,070 -1.43% estimation process
2016 6,066 -0.07% estimation process
2017 6,026 -0.66% estimation process
2018 6,012 -0.23% estimation process
2019 5,964 -0.8% estimation process
2020 5,909 -0.93% estimation process
Hillsboro zip code is 62049. County name: Montgomery, County fips: 17135
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Services and Civic Places in Hillsboro

1Schram City Village Hall

510 22nd St, Hillsboro, IL 62049 View details

Phone: +12175323449

People born in Hillsboro (14)

People born in Hillsboro, including mixed martial artist Matt Hughes, professional basketball player Ed Dahler, politician Al White, .

More notable people

  • Frank M. Ramey (American politician) he was born in 23/09/1881
  • Frank S. Dickson (American politician) he was born in 06/10/1876
  • John Meek Whitehead (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1852
  • Mark Hughes (American martial artist) he was born in 13/10/1973
  • Stan Wallace (American football player (1931-1999)) he was born in 15/11/1931
  • Harry Bellaver (American actor (1905-1993)) he was born in 12/02/1905
  • William P. Mack (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 06/08/1915
  • Ralph Isselhardt (American-football player (1910-1972)) he was born in 13/01/1910
  • William Abbot (Abbot, William; class of 1872) he was born in 25/02/1845
  • Norman W. Ray he was born in 25/06/1942
  • Carroll Ann Mears (American journalist) she was born in 24/02/1944

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Hillsboro, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
149499 Tri-County Beauty Academy LITCHFIELD (IL) 62056

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Hillsboro, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CRV Carlinville 128 Alton Rd. RAIL
ALN Alton 3400 College Ave. RAIL
SPI Springfield station East Washington and North Third Sts. RAIL
CEN Centralia station 108 East Broadway RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Hillsboro.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Hillsbor Post Office Hillsboro (IL) 62049

Other places with the same name (13)

Other cities in Montgomery County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Litchfield 6,609 City in Illinois, United States
Nokomis 2,077 City in Illinois, United States
Raymond 927 Town in Illinois
White Oak 899 Township in McLean County, Illinois
Witt 833 City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States
Farmersville 662 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Taylor Springs 650 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Coffeen 634 City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
Schram City 542 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Irving 463 Village in Illinois, USA
Zanesville 417 Township in Montgomery County, Illinois
Panama 310 Village in Illinois
Fillmore 305 Village in the United States
Coalton 282 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Waggoner 247 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Harvel 210 Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

Hillsboro distances to largest Illinois cities