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Hillsborough

New Jersey · 22,585 residents · 8.002 sq mi
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Hillsborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,112. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $435,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,585
+1%since 2023
from 22,302 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,822 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 2,787 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−1%since 2023
from 41.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,112
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $142,275 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,767
+2%since 2023
from $68,218 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+1%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $411,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,986
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,898 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+5%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(13,772)
Black3.3%(742)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,823)
Asian18%(4,005)
Other4.3%(960)
Diversity Score70.9%(15,819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(13,023)
Black4.3%(966)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(3,017)
Asian19.8%(4,472)
Other4.9%(1,107)
Diversity Score75.8%(17,114)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 33.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
24.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Jersey?

Hillsborough, New Jersey has about 22,585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Jersey earns about $144,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough, New Jersey expensive?

In Hillsborough, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $435,700, and the typical rent is about $1,986 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Jersey?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Hillsborough, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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