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Hillsborough, NC


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Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange county, is 12 miles NW of Durham, North Carolina (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,446 people in Hillsborough.

The People and Families of Hillsborough

In Hillsborough, about 45% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Hillsborough isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsborough had a median family income of $46,793.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($23,600) in Hillsborough. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Hillsborough Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Hillsborough is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Hillsborough, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hillsborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hillsborough Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hillsborough Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hillsborough, NC

Comparing Hillsborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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