Borough · New Jersey
Hillsdale, New Jersey
Hillsdale, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Hillsdale had 10,214 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,143 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,144 (±24). GEOID 3431920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,144 ±24
Median household income
$186,688
±$22,020 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$677,500
±$24,950 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,764
±$261 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hillsdale and what county is it in?
Hillsdale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 3,495 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hillsdale is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hillsdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,214 people lived in Hillsdale on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,143 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,144 (±24).
| Measure | Hillsdale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,144 ±24 | 962,316 | −202 |
| Households | 3,478 ±142 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.12 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,602 ±168 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Hillsdale's population since 2000
From 10,087 in 2000 to 10,214 in 2025: up 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hillsdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hillsdale?
The median resident of Hillsdale is 42.7 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.8%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hillsdale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 ±1.4 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±1.7 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±1.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±2.3 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.9% ±3.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3% ±2.9 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9% ±3.1 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8% ±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±1.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.3% ±4.8 pts | 53.1% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.5% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±3.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hillsdale earn?
Half of Hillsdale's 3,478 households earn less than $186,688 a year (±$22,020), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $179,780 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hillsdale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $186,688 ±$22,020 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $205,617 ±$15,449 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $70,800 ±$4,262 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.8% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hillsdale?
Owners occupy 92.8% of Hillsdale's occupied homes and renters 7.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $677,500 by its owner (±$24,950). The median renter pays $1,764 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hillsdale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $677,500 ±$24,950 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,764 ±$261 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±20.0 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,915 ±$208 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.8% ±2.5 pts | 65.3% | +7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.2% ±2.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,602 ±168 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±13.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.6% ±4.2 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.1% ±4.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hillsdale building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units in Hillsdale in 2025 (8 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 5.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hillsdale work and get to work?
61.1% of Hillsdale's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Hillsdale | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±3.3 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.1% ±6.1 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.4% ±2.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3% ±6.1 pts | 18.5% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±3.6 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hillsdale?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hillsdale (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $183,553 (Tract 262) to $191,500 (Tract 261).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hillsdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Hillsdale compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hillsdale is the 3,161st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 111th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hillsdale ranks 86th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 111th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 436th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 252nd | 787 |
| Median household income | 86th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 192nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 362nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 520th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 160th | 780 |
| Median age | 381st | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 112th | 777 |
| Work from home | 186th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 494th | 787 |
Hillsdale's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Hillsdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hillsdale?
13 of the 57 figures for Hillsdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hillsdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hillsdale.