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Hillsborough

New Hampshire · 1,842 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 $31,855. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $89,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,842
+3%since 1990
from 1,782 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
947 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 916 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsborough
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,855
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,125
+60%since 1990
from $11,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.1%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
52.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−26%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsborough on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.2%(75)
Diversity Score10.1%(180)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,789)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian1.5%(27)
Diversity Score4.7%(87)
Diversity Score
5
−53%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+9%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough, New Hampshire has about 1,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Hampshire earns about $31,855 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

About 17.9% 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 14.1% of people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsborough, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsborough, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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