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Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Oregon, United States.The community was founded in 1842 and was named Hillsborough in 1850 in honor of David Hill ; in 1876 the city was incorporated as Hillsboro. Hillsboro's population was 70,186 as of the 2000 census. As of 2008, the estimated population is 89,285,making it the most populated city in the county and fifth most populated in the state. The population is about 78 percent white, while people of Hispanic heritage comprise the largest minority group, about 19 percent of the total population as of the 2000 census. Median household income was $51,737.

Located in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city is home to technology companies such as microprocessor chip manufacturers and related suppliers. Their presence has given rise to the term Silicon Forest, which includes other high-tech employers in the region. Intel, which has its largest site here, employs about 16,000 people in and around the city. Other sectors important to Hillsboro's economy are agriculture, health care, and retail sales.

Hillsboro has a council-manager government consisting of a city manager and a city council headed by a mayor. The city operates more than 20 parks and the mixed-use Hillsboro Stadium. Transportation modes in the city include the Tualatin Valley Highway, the Sunset Highway, the Hillsboro Airport, as well as bus service and MAX Light Rail through the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet).

The city has four high schools and four middle schools and is home to Pacific University 's Health Professions Campus. Media include Portland area radio and television stations, along with the local newspaper The Hillsboro Argus and local radio station KUIK. Notable residents have included two Oregon governors. Hillsboro has a sister city relationship with Fukuroi, Japan. find out more at wikipedia©

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