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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hillsborough

California · 10,667 residents · 6.166 sq mi
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Hillsborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 245% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,667
−1%vs 2000
vs 10,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,730 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 45.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$123,625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $193,157 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$63,302
−36%vs 2000
vs $98,643 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
96.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.7% in 2000
3.8% rent
4.0
−22%vs 2000
vs 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(7,541)
Black0.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(304)
Asian24%(2,600)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(5,709)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(8,443)
Black0.9%(97)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(401)
Asian18.9%(2,014)
Other1.1%(113)
Diversity Score47.9%(5,113)
48
−9%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.7%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.6%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hillsborough, California?

Hillsborough, California has about 10,667 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, California?

The typical household in Hillsborough, California earns about $123,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough, California expensive?

In Hillsborough, California, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, California?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough, California?

About 4.2% of people in Hillsborough, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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