Hillsborough, NC is a small city located in Orange County, North Carolina. With a population of 9,342 and a population density of 1,291 people per square mile, it has the third highest population density in the state. The city offers many local businesses such as Hillsborough BBQ Company, All Wrapped Up Gift Boutique, and Green Acres Store. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as biking, kayaking, canoeing on the Eno River, or exploring Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. In addition to the recreational activities Hillsborough is home to several cultural organizations such as Eno River Association which works to protect the natural environment of the area and Historic Hillsborough which preserves historic sites around town. Finally for sports fans there are many local sporting events to attend including Minor League Baseball with nearby Durham Bulls Stadium or professional soccer with North Carolina Football Club.
The population in Hillsborough is 9,342. There are 1,669 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hillsborough is 44.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hillsborough is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hillsborough
- 56.1% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 38.7% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Hillsborough
- 61.8% are White
- 20.7% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 12.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander