Hillsboro
City in Traill County, North Dakota

Hillsboro is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, with 1,649 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blanchard, 8.5 miles SW.
- 1,649residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,483 / sq mipopulation density
- 58045ZIP code
About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a city in Traill County, North Dakota. It is the county seat of Traill County. The population was 1,649 at the 2020 census. Hillsboro was founded in 1881. Hillsboro is approximately 10 miles away from the Red River/North Dakota-Minnesota border.
Hillsboro sits in the fertile Red River Valley. Local agriculture has dominated the area's economy from the beginning. With its location on Interstate 29, halfway between the two metropolitan centers of Greater Grand Forks and Fargo–Moorhead, Hillsboro has seen steady population growth in recent years and has become somewhat of a bedroom community.
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Living in Hillsboro
- Median household income
- $81,483
- Median home value
- $174,800
- Median rent
- $639/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Hillsboro had 1,649 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,649 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,483 per sq mi (573 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsboro at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Traill County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,649 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.11 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4030° N, 97.0635° W |
| ZIP code | 58045 |
| Official website | hillsborond.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3838100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsboro
- Blanchard8.5 mi SW
- Caledonia9.0 mi NE
- Halstad, MN11.7 mi E
- Grandin11.8 mi S
- Shelly, MN12.0 mi E
- Buxton13.9 mi N
- Mayville13.9 mi NW
- Nielsville, MN14.5 mi NE
- Hendrum, MN15.2 mi SE
- Portland15.8 mi NW
- Hunter16.3 mi SW
- Clifford16.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro
What county is Hillsboro in?
Hillsboro is in Traill County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Hillsboro, ND?
1,649 people lived in Hillsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsboro, ND?
The ZIP code of Hillsboro is 58045.
What is the elevation of Hillsboro?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsboro?
Blanchard (8.5 mi), Caledonia (9.0 mi), Halstad (11.7 mi), Grandin (11.8 mi), Shelly (12.0 mi).
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