Hillsborough, NC Demographics
A map of Hillsborough's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,076 | 62.9% |
Black | 1,786 | 18.5% |
Hispanic | 987 | 10.2% |
Multiracial | 494 | 5.1% |
Asian | 216 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 101 | 1.0% |
Hillsborough, North Carolina had a population of 9,660 in 2020. It was 62.9% White, 18.5% Black, 2.2% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hillsborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is the 97th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Hillsborough's White Population
6,076 residents of Hillsborough identify as White, or 62.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #462 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more White than neighboring Efland (50.6% White), Carrboro (62.2% White), Chapel Hill (62.4% White), and Mebane (58.2% White). Hillsborough is less White than neighboring Woodlawn (73.5% White).
Hillsborough's Black Population
1,786 residents of Hillsborough identify as Black, or 18.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #289 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Black than neighboring Carrboro (10.1% Black), Chapel Hill (9.4% Black), and Woodlawn (14% Black). Hillsborough is less Black than neighboring Efland (24.2% Black), and Mebane (24.2% Black).
Hillsborough's Asian Population
216 residents of Hillsborough identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #110 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn (0.4% Asian). Hillsborough is less Asian than neighboring Efland (6.3% Asian), Carrboro (8.8% Asian), Chapel Hill (15% Asian), and Mebane (3.3% Asian).
Hillsborough's Hispanic Population
987 residents of Hillsborough identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #205 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Chapel Hill (7.6% Hispanic), Mebane (8.6% Hispanic), and Woodlawn (7.7% Hispanic). Hillsborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Efland (13.5% Hispanic), and Carrboro (12.8% Hispanic).
Hillsborough's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of Hillsborough identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Efland (0.9% Native American/Other), Carrboro (0.9% Native American/Other), Chapel Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), Mebane (0.9% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn (0.3% Native American/Other).
Hillsborough's Multiracial Population
494 residents of Hillsborough identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Hillsborough is ranked #126 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Efland (4.5% Multiracial), Chapel Hill (4.8% Multiracial), Mebane (4.9% Multiracial), and Woodlawn (4.1% Multiracial). Hillsborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Carrboro (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.