Population 6,415 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hillsboro
Household size in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hillsboro run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Hillsboro skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hillsboro: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hillsboro
Renters in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.9% of households in Hillsboro rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 10.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in Hillsboro, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hillsboro is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,044 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,135 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,799 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,036 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hillsboro costs $1,799 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,036 a month since 2006–10, up 136%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hillsboro
Bachelor's degrees in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hillsboro: 25.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hillsboro: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of New Hampshire. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hillsboro
| Period | Hillsboro | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hillsboro has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hillsboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 2.43 | 46.3 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 17.5% | 1969 | $1,799 | 25.4% | 95.9% | 2.5% |
| Hillsborough | 2.59 | 47.8 | 8.2% | 16.3% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,488 | 30.1% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Hillsborough Center | 3.01 | 40.0 | 11.0% | 1.0% | 19.6% | 1978 | $2,267 | 25.1% | 96.3% | 2.4% |
| North Branch | 2.37 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 6.3% | 17.0% | 1979 | $1,460 | 31.2% | 94.6% | 3.9% |
| Antrim | 2.36 | 47.1 | 9.1% | 21.5% | 14.8% | 1958 | $1,042 | 30.7% | 92.2% | 2.0% |
| East Deering | 2.65 | 47.4 | 6.7% | 13.6% | 14.2% | 1980 | $1,353 | 29.3% | 96.0% | 3.2% |
| Hillsborough Upper Village | 2.34 | 46.9 | 7.7% | 2.2% | 17.8% | 1977 | $1,593 | 26.8% | 97.3% | 5.7% |
| Henniker | 2.56 | 35.7 | 9.2% | 38.5% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,116 | 37.3% | 99.6% | 1.7% |
| Lower Village | 2.57 | 44.2 | 7.0% | 16.2% | 12.3% | 1977 | $1,438 | 37.5% | 94.9% | 2.5% |
| Bennington | 2.44 | 44.2 | 7.6% | 22.6% | 11.1% | 1978 | $1,279 | 35.1% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| Melvin Mills | 2.48 | 47.8 | 10.5% | 14.0% | 24.4% | 1973 | $1,452 | 39.2% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hillsboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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