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Hillsborough County

New Hampshire · 380,841 residents · 876.53 sq mi
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The short version

Hillsborough County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,384. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $135,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380,841
+13%since 1990
from 336,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+11%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
327K354K381K408K435K1990201020202024Hillsborough County
2024426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,384
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,198
+45%since 1990
from $17,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsborough County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(326,580)
Black0.9%(2,960)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5,690)
Asian1.2%(3,905)
Diversity Score10.8%(36,269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(351,337)
Black1.2%(4,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12,166)
Asian2%(7,554)
Diversity Score15.4%(58,646)
Diversity Score
15
+43%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.9 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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Compare Hillsborough County to nearby counties

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VS
Cheshire County
Income$83,329+56%
Home value$280,100+107%
Population78,269−82%
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VS
Merrimack County
Income$97,004+82%
Home value$367,600+171%
Population158,078−64%
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VS
Rockingham County
Income$118,331+122%
Home value$497,500+267%
Population324,077−25%
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VS
Middlesex County
Income$130,847+145%
Home value$727,800+437%
Population1,669,979+285%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has about 380,841 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire earns about $53,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $135,500, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

About 6.3% of people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsborough County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,768 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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