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Hillsborough

New Hampshire · 1,976 residents · 1.946 sq mi
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Hillsborough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,874. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,976
+7%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsborough
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(135)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.3%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.1%(140)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.4%(146)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248%(158)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.5%(266)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.8%(234)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.9%(314)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410%(198)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.8%(135)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.6%(71)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(35)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,874
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,855 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,784
+9%since 2000
from $19,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−3%since 2009
from 4.6 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-Hispanic97.1%(1,789)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,861)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(29)
Puerto Rican0.8%(21)
Peruvian0.2%(6)
Ancestry
French26.8%(745)
Irish23.3%(646)
English21.5%(596)
Scottish10.2%(283)
Polish8.7%(242)
Italian5.7%(158)
German4.6%(128)
Portuguese4.6%(128)
Iranian3.5%(97)
American2.4%(67)
Czech1.8%(50)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.6%(45)
Moroccan1.6%(45)
Danish0.5%(15)
Welsh0.5%(15)
Swedish0.5%(14)
Norwegian0.5%(13)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
10.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.7%(153)
Married45.1%(304)
Widowed21.7%(146)
Divorced10.5%(71)
Women 15+
Never married31.1%(237)
Married45%(343)
Widowed14.4%(110)
Divorced9.4%(72)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough, New Hampshire has about 1,976 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Hampshire earns about $48,874 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 $220,100, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

About 15.9% 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 18.7% 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 194 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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