Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough County: The most populous county in the U. S. is Hillsborough County. S. Fresh Hampshire State. The population was 400,721 as of the 2010 census. In 2019, the population is expected to be 417,025. His county seats are Nashua and Manchester. Hillsborough is the most populous county in northern New England and also the most heavily populated.

About

Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2010 census, the population was 400,721 and a population density of 173 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 418,735 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manchester. The county was created 255 years ago in 1768.

Hillsborough County locator map
Location of Hillsborough County on New Hampshire map.

Quick Facts about Hillsborough County

Population : 418,735 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Hampshire (United States)
Different from : Hillsborough County
Area : 2311 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.8%
Land as percent of area : 98.2%
Named for : Wills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire
Capital : Manchester
Establishment : January 01, 1769
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 09:51:07 (21st December 2024)
Density : 181 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.3% (2010-2020)
Courthouse Nashua 5 image
Courthouse Nashua 5
Courthouse Nashua 5 image
Courthouse Nashua 5 image

Geography

Hillsborough County is located at 42°54'55"N 71°42'58"W (42.9153100, -71.7160100). It has 7 neighbors: Essex County, Middlesex County, Worcester County, Cheshire County, Merrimack County, Rockingham County and Sullivan County.

Hillsborough County map

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The largest city of Hillsborough County is Manchester with a population of 112,546. Other cities include, City of Manchester population 109,565, Nashua population 89,167, Merrimack population 27,452 and Bedford population 22,957. See all Hillsborough County cities & populated places.

Hillsborough County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsborough County.

City Name Population Title
Manchester 112,546 The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Nashua 89,167 The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Merrimack 27,452 River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
Hudson 25,620 Town in New Hampshire
Bedford 22,957 City in New Hampshire, USA
Goffstown 18,136 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Milford 16,515 Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Pelham 14,306 City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Amherst 11,418 Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Weare 9,100 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Litchfield 8,658 Town in Connecticut, United States
Hollis 8,123 Town in Oklahoma
Peterborough 6,743 Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
New Boston 5,941 City in Texas, United States
Brookline 5,495 Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
New Ipswich 5,429 Town in New Hampshire

Hillsborough County has 7 neighbours.

  • Hillsborough
  • Windsor
  • Antrim
  • Francestown
  • Peterborough
  • Weare
  • Merrimack
  • Manchester
  • Sharon
  • Litchfield
  • Greenville
  • Mason
  • Goffstown
  • Brookline
  • Mont Vernon
  • New Boston
  • Nashua
  • New Ipswich
  • Hollis
  • Pelham
  • Greenfield
  • Hancock
  • Bedford
  • Lyndeborough
  • Milford
  • Amherst
  • Temple
  • Deering
  • Hudson
  • Wilton
  • Bennington

Demographics

The population of Hillsborough County increased by 4.3% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 400,721 - census
2011 402,774 0.51% estimation process
2012 404,344 0.39% estimation process
2013 405,281 0.23% estimation process
2014 407,275 0.49% estimation process
2015 408,985 0.42% estimation process
2016 411,333 0.57% estimation process
2017 413,204 0.45% estimation process
2018 414,630 0.34% estimation process
2019 417,025 0.57% estimation process
2020 418,735 0.41% estimation process

Comte de Hillsborough, Comté de Hillsborough, Hillsboro County, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County

People born in Hillsborough County (3)

People born in Hillsborough County, including baseball executive, born 1969 Neal Huntington, Mormon leader James Foster, racecar driver Dave Dion, .

List

Other places with the same name (2)

New Hampshire Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Rockingham County 311,307 County in New Hampshire, United States
Merrimack County 152,622 County in New Hampshire, United States
Strafford County 131,533 County in New Hampshire, United States
Manchester 112,546 The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
City of Manchester 109,565 The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Grafton County 90,691 County in New Hampshire, United States
Nashua 89,167 The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Cheshire County 76,228 County in New Hampshire, United States
Belknap County 61,551 County in New Hampshire, United States
Carroll County 49,167 County in New Hampshire, United States
Concord 43,924 The capital of New Hampshire.
Sullivan County 43,267 County in New Hampshire, United States
East Concord 42,605 A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Derry Village 34,539 City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Derry 33,442 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Dover 32,443 County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States