Hillsborough is a city of 9,660 people in North Carolina. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 4,214 people. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 33% nationally. 78% were living in the same home a year earlier. The foreign-born share is 7%. That is roughly 16% ahead of the North Carolina median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.7%(146)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)37.7%(150)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era17.6%(70)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War11.1%(44)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II8.3%(33)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 398 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
