Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough: town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
About
Hillsborough is a town located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,087 and a population density of 512 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,226 inhabitants.
The town was created 272 years ago in 1753.
Quick Facts about Hillsborough
| Population | 7,226 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Orange County |
| Postal code | 27278 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 11.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0754,-79.0997 |
| Named for | Wills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Hillsborough is capital of Orange County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1754 (272 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:27:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 607 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hillsborough is located at 36°4'32"N 79°5'59"W (36.0754200, -79.0997300).
Hillsborough map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Hillsborough increased by 15.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,650 | 8.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,771 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,874 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,864 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,988 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,058 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,175 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,182 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,161 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,226 | 0.9% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hillsborough
1Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States View details
Phone: +19193831686 | Website available
2River Park
228 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States View details
3Orange County Historical Museum
201 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States View details
Phone: +19197322201 | Website available
4Hillsborough Visitors Center
150 E King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States View details
Phone: +19197327741 | Website available
5Confluence Natural Area
4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Hillsborough
1Town of Hillsborough Town Hall
101 E Orange St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 View details
Phone: +19197321270 | Website available
2Town of Hillsborough Town Hall Annex
105 E Corbin St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 View details
Phone: +19197321270 | Website available
3Town of Hillsborough Financial Services
105 E Corbin St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 View details
Phone: +19192969450 | Website available
4Town of Hillsborough
890 NC-86, Hillsborough, NC 27278 View details
Phone: +19192414801 | Website available
People born in Hillsborough (18)
People born in Hillsborough, including soccer player Logan Pause, politician Christopher Harris Williams, Senator from Missouri Thomas Hart Benton, .
More notable people
- Kenneth Lewis Anderson (lawyer, the fourth and last Vice President of the Republic of Texas (1805-1845)) he was born in 11/09/1805
- Robin Murphy Williams (American sociologist) he was born in 11/10/1914
- Alfred Moore Waddell (lawyer and American military officer) he was born in 16/09/1834
- Alexander H. Graham (American politician) he was born in 09/08/1890
- George Doherty Johnston (Confederate Army general) he was born in 30/05/1832
- John Dee Holeman (American Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 04/04/1929
- Josiah Turner (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1821
- Scott Satterfield (American football player and coach) he was born in 21/12/1972
- William A. Graham (American politician) he was born in 26/12/1839
- William Whedbee Kirkland (Confederate Army general) he was born in 13/02/1833
- Elizabeth Matheson (American photographer) she was born in 01/01/1942
- Jermaine Hodge (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 07/07/1981
- Armistead Burwell (American judge) he was born in 22/10/1839
- Walter Faribault Jr.
- William Strudwick Arrasmith (American architect) he was born in 15/07/1898
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hillsborough, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199883 | Watts School of Nursing | Durham (NC) | 27705-2505 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hillsborough, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hillsborough.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Post Office | Hillsborough (NC) | 27278 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hillsborough, New Jersey township in Somerset county, New Jersey with a population of 40,105 people.
- Hillsborough, California city in California with a population of 11,527 people.
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carrboro | 21,239 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hillsborough distances to largest North Carolina cities