Demographics & People — Hillsborough, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,302 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~23,300 |
| Median Age | 41.3 |
| Total Households | 8,961 |
| Family Households | 6,035 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5245 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,201 |
| Black or African American | 786 |
| Asian | 4,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,823 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,114 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,742 |
| Italian | 3,719 |
| Irish | 2,565 |
| German | 2,554 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,193 |
| Polish | 2,159 |
| English | 1,236 |
| American | 740 |
| Hispanic: South American | 627 |
Language
| English Only | 14,712 |
| Spanish | 1,654 |
| Population 5+ | 21,224 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 643 |
| Population 18+ | 17,628 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hillsborough, New Jersey.