Population 9,562 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hillsboro West End
Household size in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.83 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.80 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hillsboro West End are small: just 1.80 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 1.83, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hillsboro West End is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Hillsboro West End, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Hillsboro West End has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Nashville neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hillsboro West End
Renters in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.1% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Hillsboro West End: 56.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Hillsboro West End, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Hillsboro West End is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,069 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,163 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,377 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,811 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hillsboro West End costs $1,811 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $742 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hillsboro West End
Bachelor's degrees in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hillsboro West End: 81.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Nashville neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hillsboro West End: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Hillsboro West End has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Nashville neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hillsboro West End
| Period | Hillsboro West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hillsboro West End is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Nashville area as a whole (3.6%). Unemployment is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hillsboro West End compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro West End | 1.80 | 37.5 | 3.4% | 56.9% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,811 | 81.5% | 98.3% | 4.8% |
| Bellmont Hillsboro | 1.91 | 26.9 | 4.5% | 40.0% | 13.7% | 1954 | $1,912 | 76.2% | 99.2% | 6.8% |
| Cherokee Park | 1.67 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 60.2% | 14.0% | 1983 | $1,857 | 68.7% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| Vanderbilt-West End | 1.40 | 23.3 | 2.4% | 98.8% | 64.5% | 2013 | $1,864 | 47.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% |
| Midtown-Nashville | 1.30 | 26.1 | 1.9% | 84.6% | 21.5% | 2011 | $2,033 | 77.8% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Edgehill | 2.14 | 33.1 | 11.5% | 68.4% | 17.3% | 1998 | $1,618 | 54.9% | 80.3% | 7.4% |
| Green Hills | 2.09 | 43.0 | 4.0% | 33.4% | 9.2% | 1978 | $1,945 | 81.1% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Melrose | 1.78 | 31.8 | 3.7% | 52.7% | 11.2% | 2002 | $1,615 | 77.9% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Sylvan Park | 2.27 | 37.8 | 4.0% | 24.9% | 8.3% | 1962 | $1,833 | 78.8% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| The Gulch | 1.24 | 29.1 | 2.4% | 78.2% | 16.8% | 2015 | $2,231 | 80.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Fisk-Meharry | 1.59 | 26.7 | 10.7% | 82.3% | 15.7% | 2001 | $1,256 | 55.6% | 88.6% | 8.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hillsboro West End. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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