Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hillsborough, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

43,477

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61%26,533

Asian

21.4%9,303

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%4,575

Two or More

3.5%1,530

Black

3.2%1,397

Other

0.3%136

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%387

High School Diploma

15.4%4,784

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%1,063

Some College (1+ yr)

7%2,166

Associate's Degree

6.9%2,152

Bachelor's Degree

32.5%10,084

Master's Degree

21.2%6,567

Professional Degree

4.3%1,337

Doctorate

3.6%1,115

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

61.6%

Graduate+

29.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$536,700

Median Renti

$2,180

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.4%13,075

Renter-Occupied

17.6%2,784

Total Units

16,105

Homeownership

82.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%86

$50K–$100K

0.3%38

$100K–$150K

0.5%60

$150K–$200K

2.5%331

$200K–$300K

10.6%1,392

$300K–$500K

29.9%3,905

$500K–$1M

51.2%6,691

$1M+

4.4%572

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

220

$1,500–$2,000

889

$2,000+

1,473

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%82

2010–2019

8.5%1,375

2000–2009

7.3%1,173

1990–1999

19.6%3,161

1980–1989

29.9%4,819

1970–1979

16.5%2,660

1960–1969

6.4%1,030

1950–1959

5.3%848

1940–1949

1.5%239

1939 or earlier

4.5%718

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.2%12,085

Electricity

15.7%2,490

Fuel Oil

6%951

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%210

No Fuel

0.5%73

Wood

0.2%31

Other

0.1%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$153,549

Mean Household Incomei

$194,292

Per Capita Incomei

$71,111

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

25,680

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%326

$10K–$15K

0.6%96

$15K–$20K

0.5%75

$20K–$25K

2.5%399

$25K–$30K

0.6%88

$30K–$35K

1.3%213

$35K–$40K

0.8%134

$40K–$45K

1.3%214

$45K–$50K

1.3%205

$50K–$60K

2.3%365

$60K–$75K

3.9%618

$75K–$100K

10.9%1,726

$100K–$125K

10.2%1,612

$125K–$150K

9.3%1,477

$150K–$200K

14.9%2,365

$200K+

37.5%5,946

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

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$670/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes95% occupied$670/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $153,549/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $46K/yr

77%

Very low income$46K–$77K/yr

18%

Low income$77K–$123K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $123K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% 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

9,26721.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

3,892

China

661

Poland

467

Philippines

348

Korea

234

Mexico

189

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,023

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,502

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,207(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured

Hillsborough, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026