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Hillsborough County

New Hampshire · 422,937 residents · 876.53 sq mi
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Hillsborough County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,099. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422,937
+11%since 2000
from 380,841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
327K354K381K408K435K1990201020202024Hillsborough County
2024426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,099
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,081
+67%since 2000
from $25,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsborough County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(351,337)
Black1.2%(4,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12,166)
Asian2%(7,554)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(58,646)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(342,652)
Black2.4%(10,044)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(33,498)
Asian3.9%(16,413)
Other2.8%(12,048)
Diversity Score38.5%(162,628)
Segregation Score36.6%(155,002)
Diversity Score
38
+150%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has about 422,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire earns about $82,099 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 $287,900, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

About 38.6% 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 7.4% 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 86,864 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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