Hillsboro, OR Demographics

A map of Hillsboro's Population by Race

Hillsboro, Oregon has an estimated population of 108,231, a slight increase from the 106,447 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 11.3% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hillsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hillsboro has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hillsboro, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hillsboro is ranked the 5th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hillsboro was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hillsboro's White Population

56,307 residents of Hillsboro, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hillsboro is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Hillsboro ranks 396th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hillsboro's population has decreased from 53.3% to 52.0%.

Hillsboro is more White than neighboring Bethany (45.4% White). Hillsboro is less White than neighboring Rockcreek (69.8% White), Aloha (52.9% White), North Plains (68.4% White), and Oak Hills (58.4% White).

Hillsboro's Black Population

3,126 residents of Hillsboro, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hillsboro is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Hillsboro ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Hillsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Hillsboro is more Black than neighboring Rockcreek (0.5% Black), Oak Hills (0.9% Black), and Bethany (0.8% Black). Hillsboro is less Black than neighboring Aloha (3.4% Black), and North Plains (6.2% Black).

Hillsboro's Asian Population

12,198 residents of Hillsboro, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hillsboro is higher than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Hillsboro ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Hillsboro's population has decreased from 12.5% to 11.3%.

Hillsboro is less Asian than neighboring Rockcreek (16.2% Asian), Aloha (11.4% Asian), North Plains (14.7% Asian), Oak Hills (24.5% Asian), and Bethany (40.2% Asian).

Hillsboro's Hispanic Population

27,971 residents of Hillsboro, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hillsboro is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hillsboro ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hillsboro's population has increased from 24.1% to 25.8%.

Hillsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockcreek (9.6% Hispanic), Aloha (23.1% Hispanic), North Plains (7.9% Hispanic), Oak Hills (8.6% Hispanic), and Bethany (7.5% Hispanic).

Hillsboro's Native American/Other Population

1,878 residents of Hillsboro, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hillsboro is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hillsboro ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hillsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Hillsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockcreek (0.9% Native American/Other), Aloha (1.3% Native American/Other), North Plains (1.1% Native American/Other), Oak Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bethany (1% Native American/Other).

Hillsboro's Multiracial Population

6,751 residents of Hillsboro, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hillsboro is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hillsboro ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillsboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hillsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Hillsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockcreek (3.1% Multiracial), North Plains (1.7% Multiracial), and Bethany (5% Multiracial). Hillsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Aloha (7.9% Multiracial), and Oak Hills (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.