Hillsborough (CDP), New Jersey
Populated place in Somerset County, New Jersey, US
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Hillsborough is a census-designated place (CDP)[5] located in the center of Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[4]
Hillsborough, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°30′23″N 74°39′9″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Hillsborough |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.02 sq mi (20.77 km2) |
| • Land | 8.00 sq mi (20.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,214 |
| • Density | 2,776.1/sq mi (1,071.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 08844 |
| Area code | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-31880[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806101[4] |
The CDP is in south-central Somerset County and is bordered to the northwest by Flagtown, to the west by Neshanic, and to the south by Belle Mead. U.S. Route 206 passes through the community, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Somerville, the county seat, and south 12 miles (19 km) to Princeton.
Demographics
Hillsborough was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[7]
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[8] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 12,820 | 57.71% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,299 | 5.85% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 16 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 4,644 | 20.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 124 | 0.56% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 759 | 3.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,550 | 11.48% |
| Total | 22,214 | 100.00% |
As of 2020, the area had a population of 22,214.[2]
