Hillsborough, NJ Demographics
A map of Hillsborough's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,820 | 57.7% |
Asian | 4,644 | 20.9% |
Hispanic | 2,550 | 11.5% |
Black | 1,299 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 759 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 142 | 0.6% |
Hillsborough, New Jersey had a population of 22,214 in 2020. It was 57.7% White, 5.8% Black, 20.9% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is the 50th 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
12,820 residents of Hillsborough identify as White, or 57.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Hillsborough slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #513 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more White than neighboring Belle Mead (28.4% White), and Harlingen (37.7% White). Hillsborough is less White than neighboring Flagtown (77.6% White), Millstone (84.8% White), and Blackwells Mills (60.4% White).
Hillsborough's Black Population
1,299 residents of Hillsborough identify as Black, or 5.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hillsborough slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Black than neighboring Belle Mead (5.5% Black), Flagtown (1.1% Black), Harlingen (2.1% Black), Millstone (1.6% Black), and Blackwells Mills (2.8% Black).
Hillsborough's Asian Population
4,644 residents of Hillsborough identify as Asian, or 20.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hillsborough slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Asian than neighboring Flagtown (9.5% Asian), and Millstone (2% Asian). Hillsborough is less Asian than neighboring Belle Mead (57.3% Asian), Harlingen (50.2% Asian), and Blackwells Mills (28.8% Asian).
Hillsborough's Hispanic Population
2,550 residents of Hillsborough identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hillsborough slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #271 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Mead (5.7% Hispanic), Flagtown (7.8% Hispanic), Harlingen (5.8% Hispanic), Millstone (7.6% Hispanic), and Blackwells Mills (4.6% Hispanic).
Hillsborough's Native American/Other Population
142 residents of Hillsborough identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flagtown (0.5% Native American/Other), Harlingen (0.2% Native American/Other), Millstone (0.2% Native American/Other), and Blackwells Mills (0.4% Native American/Other).
Hillsborough's Multiracial Population
759 residents of Hillsborough identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hillsborough roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Hillsborough is ranked #280 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hillsborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Mead (2.4% Multiracial), and Blackwells Mills (3% Multiracial). Hillsborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Flagtown (3.6% Multiracial), Harlingen (4% Multiracial), and Millstone (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.