Hillsborough, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hillsborough, New Jersey is 22,302 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $142,275, the median home value is $411,400, and the median age is 41.7.
22,302
Population
2787
People / sq mi
$142,275
Median Income
$411,400
Median Home Value
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Hillsborough covers 8.0 sq mi of land at 2787 people per square mile.
About Hillsborough, NJ
The poverty rate is what most separates Hillsborough from the typical city: 1.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Hillsborough is a city in New Jersey with a population of 22,302. It ranks #49 among cities in New Jersey by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $142,275, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $411,400, with typical rent around $1,898.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 58.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 23.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$142,275
Median Household Income
$68,218
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$411,400
Median Home Value
$1,898
Median Rent
82.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.7%
High School+
58.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
70.1%
Public Transit
23.5%
Work From Home
33.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.7%
Foreign Born
69.3%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
96.1%
Health Insurance
95.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.5% |
| Information | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.5% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsborough, New Jersey has a population of 22,302 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Hillsborough, New Jersey is $142,275, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hillsborough, New Jersey is $411,400, with median monthly rent at $1,898 and a homeownership rate of 82.3%.
The median age in Hillsborough, New Jersey is 41.7 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.