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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hillsborough

California · 10,825 residents · 6.166 sq mi
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Hillsborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,157. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 307% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,825
+1%since 1990
from 10,667 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,756 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,730 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.5
+2%since 1990
from 44.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Hillsborough
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$193,157
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$98,643
+56%since 1990
from $63,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
95.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.2% in 1990
4.3% rent
5.2
+28%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(8,443)
Black0.9%(97)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(401)
Asian18.9%(2,014)
Diversity Score47.9%(5,113)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(7,541)
Black0.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(304)
Asian24%(2,600)
Diversity Score52.7%(5,709)
53
+10%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.0%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
35.8%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, California?

Hillsborough, California has about 10,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, California?

The typical household in Hillsborough, California earns about $193,157 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, California?

About 70.0% 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 2.8% of people in Hillsborough, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsborough, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsborough, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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