Hillsborough township is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Hillsborough township has a 2024 population of 44,544. Hillsborough township is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,233 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillsborough township is $194,292 with a poverty rate of 2.79%. The median age in Hillsborough township is 42.1 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillsborough township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,909 | 64.19% |
| Asian | 9,303 | 21.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,213 | 7.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,448 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 1,043 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 561 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,859 | 2.72 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 10,569 | 3.26 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 3,889 | 1.22 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 989 | 2.92 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 412 | 2.7 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 719 | 2.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,152 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,084 | 32.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,019 | 29.09% |
| High School Graduate | 5,171 | 16.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 630 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 3,229 | 10.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,089 | 19,327 | 11,394 |
| Asian | 6,378 | 6,074 | 5,445 |
| Hispanic | 2,550 | 2,444 | 1,085 |
| 2+ Races | 1,704 | 1,676 | 1,030 |
| Black | 1,147 | 984 | 624 |
| Other Race | 683 | 607 | 263 |
| Native American | 330 | 319 | 195 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,196 | $109,955 | $74,915 |
| Graduate Degree | $114,420 | $158,516 | $89,398 |
| High School Graduate | $44,957 | $59,573 | $31,473 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,000 | $41,250 | $49,833 |
| Overall | $84,740 | $105,954 | $67,370 |
| Some College | $62,386 | $82,210 | $46,605 |
$84,740
Average Earnings
$105,954
Average Male
$67,370
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.36% of Hillsborough township residents speak only English, while 27.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,346 | 874 | 3.32% |
| Multiple | 3,200 | 135 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 9,288 | 134 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 4,557 | 86 | 1.89% |
| Black | 1,436 | 61 | 4.25% |
| Native | 561 | 3 | 0.53% |
2.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.19%
Male Poverty Rate
3.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillsborough township is Black, with 4.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillsborough township is Native, with 0.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.13% |
| High School | 5.79% |
| Some College | 2.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.23% |
| Male Employed | 0.93% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $192,680 | $218,637 |
| Households | $153,549 | $194,292 |
| Married Families | $206,011 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,989 | $114,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,207
Number of Veterans
1,068
Male Veterans
139
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 326 |
| Vietnam | 250 |
| First Gulf War | 239 |
| World War II | 55 |
| Korea | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 401 |
| 35 to 54 | 223 |
| 55 to 64 | 214 |
| 18 to 34 | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,066 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.27% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black | 10 | 0.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.79%
Born in Hillsborough township
78.69%
Native Born
21.31%
Foreign Born
7.49%
Non Citizen
13.83%
Naturalized
78.69% of Hillsborough township residents were born in the United States, with 52.79% having been born in New Jersey. 7.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,589 | 409 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 46,180 | 409 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 45,771 | 409 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 45,362 | 409 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 44,953 | 409 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 44,544 | 409 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 44,135 | 409 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 43,726 | 457 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 43,269 | 36 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 43,233 | 3,152 | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 40,081 | 357 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 39,724 | 292 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 39,432 | 44 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 39,388 | 40 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 39,348 | 71 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 39,277 | 232 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 39,045 | 46 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 38,999 | 164 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 38,835 | 423 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 38,412 | 0 | 0% |