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Hillsborough

New Hampshire · 2,156 residents · 1.946 sq mi
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Hillsborough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,875. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,156
+17%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsborough
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,875
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,855 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,062
+62%since 2000
from $19,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,966)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(58)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other8.2%(178)
Diversity Score25.9%(559)
Diversity Score
26
+449%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough, New Hampshire has about 2,156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Hampshire earns about $72,875 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 $151,200.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Hampshire?

About 12.5% 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 5.0% 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 374 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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