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CITY · 2010 ACS

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 $209,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 244% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,825
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.5
+4%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Hillsborough
202411K
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.3%(462)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.1%(877)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.1%(987)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(697)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243%(320)
US avg: 7%
25 to 344.2%(455)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.6%(1,145)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.9%(1,938)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416%(1,729)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.7%(1,161)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.8%(738)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.9%(316)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$209,231
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,157 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,546
+14%since 2000
from $98,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
−3%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsborough on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(7,541)
Black0.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(304)
Asian24%(2,600)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(6,955)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(373)
Asian28%(3,030)
Other4.1%(441)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(97)
Spaniard0.6%(65)
Colombian0.4%(39)
Puerto Rican0.4%(38)
Argentine0.1%(13)
Salvadoran0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German13.3%(1,416)
English13.1%(1,397)
Irish11.6%(1,235)
Italian8%(853)
French4%(424)
Arab4%(422)
Lebanese2.6%(278)
Russian2.3%(244)
American2.3%(241)
Iranian2.2%(235)
Polish2.2%(234)
Greek1.9%(201)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.7%(177)
Swedish1.6%(174)
Scottish1.5%(156)
Danish1.3%(141)
Hungarian1.3%(140)
Armenian1.2%(130)
Norwegian1.2%(123)
British1.1%(113)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(98)
Palestinian0.8%(84)
Dutch0.7%(79)
Belgian0.7%(70)
Portuguese0.7%(70)
Swiss0.4%(47)
Canadian0.4%(41)
Ukrainian0.4%(40)
Slovak0.4%(38)
Czech0.3%(34)
Lithuanian0.3%(30)
Croatian0.2%(26)
Welsh0.2%(23)
Latvian0.2%(16)
Israeli0.1%(12)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Macedonian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(1,035)
Married68.4%(2,937)
Widowed1.8%(79)
Divorced5.7%(243)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(905)
Married65.5%(2,859)
Widowed7.4%(325)
Divorced6.3%(274)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, California?

Hillsborough, California has about 10,825 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, California?

The typical household in Hillsborough, California earns about $209,231 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 71.3% 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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