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CITY · 2020 ACS

Hillsborough

New Jersey · 22,214 residents · 8.002 sq mi
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Hillsborough is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $348,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% 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
22,214
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 22,273 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,776 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2,783 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−1%vs 2021
vs 41.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,765
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $129,883 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,275
−6%vs 2021
vs $60,176 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $361,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,692
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,797 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−8.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.0% in 2021
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−1%vs 2021
vs 2.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(13,499)
Black4.3%(956)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,346)
Asian20.5%(4,562)
Other4.1%(910)
Diversity Score72%(16,040)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(12,820)
Black5.8%(1,299)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,550)
Asian20.9%(4,644)
Other4.4%(971)
Diversity Score75.9%(16,861)
Diversity Score
76
+5%vs 2021
vs 72 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 22.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 34.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.6% in 2021
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
Foreign born
23.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, New Jersey?

Hillsborough, New Jersey has about 22,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough, New Jersey earns about $126,765 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 $348,500, and the typical rent is about $1,692 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, New Jersey?

About 57.5% 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 1.6% of people in Hillsborough, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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