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Hillsborough

New Hampshire · 1,616 residents · 1.946 sq mi
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Hillsborough has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,205. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $265,200. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,616
−12%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
830 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+37%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsborough
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,205
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,855 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,814
+92%since 2000
from $19,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−4%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+33.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+91%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,789)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,401)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(123)
Diversity Score29.9%(484)
Diversity Score
30
+534%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+107%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough, New Hampshire has about 1,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Hampshire earns about $49,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hillsborough, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $265,200, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

About 10.4% of people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsborough, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsborough, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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