This was 11.6 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,535.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hillsboro for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 639 | 14.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,561 | 34.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 334 | 7.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 301 | 6.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 512 | 11.3 |
Associate's degree | 295 | 6.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 482 | 10.6 |
Master's degree | 280 | 6.2 |
Professional school degree | 110 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 17 | 0.4 |