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Hillsborough, NC

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Hillsborough, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

9,724population

42.5median age

This community is a community of 9,724 with a median age of 42.5. The population is predominantly White (73.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.2%). Median household income is $98,163. 93.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 61.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, with a median home value of $460,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.9%7,188

Hispanic/Latino

8.2%796

Black

8.2%796

Two or More

6.8%662

Asian

2.8%272

Other

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%79

High School Diploma

10.9%772

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%200

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%646

Associate's Degree

8.3%587

Bachelor's Degree

30.2%2,147

Master's Degree

18.5%1,314

Professional Degree

5.1%365

Doctorate

7.6%537

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

61.4%

Graduate+

31.2%

Housingi

$460,100median home value

$1,368median rent

63.8%homeownership

4,522total units

8.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 63.8%

Renter 36.2%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

1.5%40

$150K–$200K

3.9%102

$200K–$300K

10.9%287

$300K–$500K

42.5%1,125

$500K–$1M

34.7%918

$1M+

6.5%172

Rent Distribution

Under $500

170

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

262

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

192

$1,500–$2,000

434

$2,000+

171

Year Built

2020 or later

7.7%349

2010–2019

32.5%1,470

2000–2009

11.4%514

1990–1999

15.1%683

1980–1989

6.3%284

1970–1979

2.6%117

1960–1969

3.9%176

1950–1959

11.3%509

1940–1949

1.8%80

1939 or earlier

7.5%340

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.4%2,088

Utility Gas

47.1%1,954

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%64

Wood

0.6%23

No Fuel

0.4%17

Household Economyi

$98,163median household income

$54,038per capita income

7.7%poverty rate

4.1%unemployment

5,013labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%194

$10K–$15K

4.4%184

$15K–$20K

0.4%18

$20K–$25K

4.5%186

$25K–$30K

2.2%93

$30K–$35K

3.9%160

$35K–$40K

2.4%99

$40K–$45K

1.4%58

$45K–$50K

3%123

$50K–$60K

4.7%194

$60K–$75K

11.7%487

$75K–$100K

7.5%313

$100K–$125K

8.3%345

$125K–$150K

10.4%430

$150K–$200K

13.1%542

$200K+

17.4%720

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

121

Residentsi

193

Avg. Tenant Renti

$306/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes91% occupied$392/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 862 homes74% occupied$226/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,163/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

90.7%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

9.3%

Who Receives This Housing

82.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.7% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9429.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

135

United Kingdom

India

China

Canada

Philippines

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,640

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,803

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

457(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured