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Hillsborough

North Carolina · 9,660 residents · 5.739 sq mi
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Hillsborough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,591. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,660
+77%since 2000
from 5,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,683 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K10K1990201020202024Hillsborough
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,591
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,109
+93%since 2000
from $21,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,800
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(3,229)
Black34.8%(1,893)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(152)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(3,413)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,076)
Black18.5%(1,786)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(987)
Asian2.2%(216)
Other3.3%(317)
Diversity Score66.5%(6,419)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

Hillsborough, North Carolina has about 9,660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hillsborough, North Carolina earns about $65,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough, North Carolina expensive?

In Hillsborough, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $292,800, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

About 9.4% of people in Hillsborough, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsborough, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsborough, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,397 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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

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