This was 21.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,177.
79 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 | 1,000 | 21 |
| Regular high school diploma | 805 | 16.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 543 | 11.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 487 | 10.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 869 | 18.3 |
| Associate's degree | 349 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 400 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 259 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 24 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.3 |
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