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Hillsborough

North Carolina · Raleigh · 13,975 residents · 2.026 sq mi
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The short version

Hillsborough has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $607,338. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Hillsborough; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,975
Population density
6,898 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,079
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,775
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,338
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,248
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.4%
83.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(9,211)
Black14.9%(2,080)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,026)
Asian7.6%(1,062)
Other4.3%(596)
Diversity Score66.3%(9,266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(9,211)
Black14.9%(2,080)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,026)
Asian7.6%(1,062)
Other4.3%(596)
Diversity Score66.3%(9,266)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Hillsborough

Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
Five Points South
Pop 11,184
Arlington Heights
Pop 11,187
Cherry Avenue
Pop 12,061
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HILLSBOROUGH VS
Sunnyside
Income$53,659+9%
Home value$192,638−68%
Population13,764−2%
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HILLSBOROUGH VS
Five Points South
Income$49,542+1%
Home value$327,851−46%
Population11,184−20%
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Arlington Heights
Income$47,235−4%
Home value$1,123,488+85%
Population11,187−20%
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Cherry Avenue
Income$44,954−8%
Home value$172,011−72%
Population12,061−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina?

Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 13,975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $49,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $607,338, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Hillsborough, Raleigh, North Carolina 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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