State
Land Area (mi²)
6.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,820.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.52%
Growth Since 2010
4.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hillsborough, California Population 2021
11,269
Hillsborough is a city located in California. With a 2020 population of 11,269, it is the 363rd largest city in California and the 2861st largest city in the United States . Hillsborough is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually but its population has increased by 4.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,825 in 2010. Hillsborough reached it's highest population of 11,490 in 2016. Spanning over 6 miles, Hillsborough has a population density of 1,820 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hillsborough is $438,734 with a poverty rate of 2.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $3,490 per month, and the median house value is $2.00 Mn. The median age in Hillsborough is 47.9 years, 47.9 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Hillsborough Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillsborough was:
- White: 59.94%
- Asian: 31.62%
- Two or more races: 6.04%
- Black or African American: 1.08%
- Other race: 0.97%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.19%
- Native American: 0.16%
The current population of Hillsborough, California is 11,269 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,446.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,825.
Hillsborough, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,861 | 59.94% |
| Asian | 3,620 | 31.62% |
| Two or More Races | 691 | 6.04% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 1.08% |
| Some Other Race | 111 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.16% |
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Hillsborough Population by Race
Hillsborough Population Pyramid $2021
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Hillsborough Population by Age
Hillsborough Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,633 | 3.15 | 93.3 |
| Married | 3,001 | 3.37 | 94.8 |
| Non Family | 395 | 1.3 | 89.9 |
| Female | 138 | 3.26 | 81.9 |
| Male | 99 | 3.65 | 76.8 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
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Hillsborough Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 1.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 2.00% |
| High School Graduate | 496 | 6.41% |
| Some College | 516 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 4.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,707 | 34.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,401 | 43.96% |
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Hillsborough Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hillsborough Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,488 | 4,385 | 3,536 |
| Asian | 2,673 | 2,578 | 2,181 |
| Hispanic | 293 | 243 | 150 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Other Race | 100 | 80 | 34 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 48 |
| Islander | 22 | ||
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Hillsborough Educational Attainment by Race
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$122,788
Average Earnings
$161,897
Average Male
$90,000
Average Female
Hillsborough Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hillsborough Language by Age
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Hillsborough Language
69.02% of Hillsborough residents speak only English, while 30.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.91% of the population.
Hillsborough Language
Hillsborough Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,437 | 102 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 3,620 | 102 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 466 | 41 | 8.80% |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100.00% |
| Other | 111 | 20 | 18.02% |
2.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.27%
Male Poverty Rate
2.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hillsborough
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillsborough is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillsborough is White, with 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.50%.
Hillsborough Poverty
Hillsborough Poverty Rate by Education
Hillsborough Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
70.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.6%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Hillsborough Married by Age and Sex
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Hillsborough Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hillsborough Marital Status by Race
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Hillsborough Marital Status
Hillsborough Veterans by War
Hillsborough Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 8.84% |
| Native American | 11 | 61.11% |
Hillsborough Veterans by Race
Hillsborough Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hillsborough Veterans by Education
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55.7%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Hillsborough Employment by Age
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Hillsborough Employment by Race
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Hillsborough Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.80%
Native Born
24.20%
Foreign Born
6.27%
Non Citizen
17.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.80% of Hillsborough residents were born in the United States, with 51.48% having been born in California. 6.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hillsborough Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,269 | -59 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 11,328 | -59 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 11,387 | -59 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 11,446 | -18 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 11,464 | -26 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 11,490 | 24 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 11,466 | 87 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 11,379 | 118 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 11,261 | 130 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 11,131 | 130 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 11,001 | 142 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 10,859 | 34 | 0.03% |
| 2000 | 10,825 | 158 | 0.15% |
| 1990 | 10,667 | 295 | 0.28% |
| 1980 | 10,372 | 1,619 | 1.71% |
| 1970 | 8,753 | 1,199 | 1.48% |
| 1960 | 7,554 | 4,002 | 7.84% |
| 1950 | 3,552 | 805 | 2.60% |
| 1940 | 2,747 | 856 | 3.80% |
| 1930 | 1,891 | 960 | 7.34% |
| 1920 | 931 | 0.00% |