Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough is a small town with a big history. The downtown historic district:

• Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Features more than 100 homes, churches and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. 

Today, Hillsborough is a haven for artists and writers.

The town is centrally located in North Carolina, with fast access to cities in the Triad and Triangle regions. Interstate 85 runs through the town, and Interstate 40 is just outside town limits.

Destinations in Hillsborough include Riverwalk, a greenway along the Eno River that is part of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Along Riverwalk, you'll find the Occaneechi Village Replica Site and a bee hotel.

Located in Orange County, NC and adjacent to North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Hillsborough's demographics include:

• Town Size — 6.1 square miles
• Population — 9,660 (2020 U.S. Census)
• Households —3,998
• Median Household Income — $86,250
• Median Age — 42.9