Hillsborough, New Jersey
Hillsborough: Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
About
Hillsborough is a township located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,303 and a population density of 696 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,105 inhabitants.
The township was created 253 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about Hillsborough
| Population : | 40,105 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 08844 |
| Area : | 55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1771 (253 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:38:21 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 729 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hillsborough is located at 40°28'39"N 74°37'37"W (40.4776000, -74.6268200). It has 5 neighbors: Manville, Millstone, Montgomery, Raritan and Somerville.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hillsborough
Hillsborough has 5 neighbours.
- Manville borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Millstone borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Montgomery township in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Raritan borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Somerville borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Hillsborough increased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,303 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,829 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,990 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,042 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,271 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,342 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,373 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,421 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,652 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,950 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,105 | 0.39% | estimation process |
People born in Hillsborough (9)
People born in Hillsborough, including politician Peter Dumont Vroom, Mormon leader Abraham Hoagland, Player of football Shawn Mayer, .
List
- Kristin Malko (American actress) she was born in 15/11/1982
- Yannick Smith (American soccer player) he was born in 21/11/1990
- Abraham Staats (second owner of the Staats House in South Bound Brook, New Jersey) he was born in 23/05/1743
- Lori Alhadeff (American activist) she was born in 11/02/1975
- Ella Gertrude Nevius (American historian) she was born in 25/12/1868
- Kevin Patullo (American football coach) he was born in 14/07/1981
Schools in Hillsborough
College & universities near Hillsborough, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490869 | American Institute-Somerset | Somerset (NJ) | 08873-1100 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hillsborough, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Hillsborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Mead Post Office | Belle Mead (NJ) | 08502 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Hillsborough , California city in California with a population of 11,527 people.
- Hillsborough , North Carolina town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 7,226 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Voorhees | 29,107 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| North Plainfield | 21,246 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Somerville | 12,157 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
| Raritan | 7,748 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Watchung | 6,007 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Hillsborough distances to largest New Jersey cities
