Hillsborough, NC is a small town located in Orange County with a population of 26,135. Although small in size compared to the US population of 329,725,481, Hillsborough has a population density of 266 people per square mile as opposed to the US average of 93 people per square mile. With its quaint downtown area and historic buildings, Hillsborough is home to many businesses such as Mac & Nello's Bar and Restaurant which offers an array of Italian cuisine and craft beer options; The Mystery Brewing Company which serves up their own unique brews; and Ayr Motor Inn, which provides luxurious lodging for visitors.
For outdoor activities year-round, Hillsborough is home to the Occaneechi-Saponi Indian Tribe which offers Indigenous cultural programs plus fishing trips on their ancestral lands; Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail which follows a 2.4 mile loop where visitors can explore nature trails along with ruins from an old race track; and Riverwalk at Gold Park allows visitors to enjoy the sights of nature from riverbanks surrounded by trees.
Hillsborough also hosts several annual sporting events like the Orange County High School Athletics (OCHSA) competition that includes basketball, football and more throughout the school year as well as “The Grey Fest” 5K road race fundraiser every October. Lastly, Hillsborough is home to many organizations including local outreach programs like “The Church on Main Street” which works to improve education standards within schools through tutoring sessions and community workshops.
The population in Hillsborough (zip 27278) is 26,135. There are 258 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hillsborough (zip 27278) is 47.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hillsborough (zip 27278) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hillsborough (zip 27278)
- 59.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 13.9% have children, but are single
Race in Hillsborough (zip 27278)
- 73.4% are White
- 12.2% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 10.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander