Hillsborough, California

Hillsborough is a town located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,825.

Heiress and onetime kidnapping victim Patty Hearst grew up primarily in Hillsborough.

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Geography

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Location of Hillsborough, California

Hillsborough is located at 37°33'37" North, 122°21'23" West (37.560199, -122.356277)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.1 km² (6.2 mi²). 16.1 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 10,825 people, 3,689 households, and 3,161 families residing in the town. The population density is 670.9/km² (1,738.7/mi²). There are 3,804 housing units at an average density of 235.8/km² (611.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 71.80% White, 0.50% African American, 0.06% Native American, 24.04% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. 2.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,689 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% are non-families. 11.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $193,157, and the median income for a family is $200,000+. Fulltime male workers have a median income of $100,000+ versus $55,882 for fulltime female workers. The per capita income for the town is $98,643. 2.8% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Schools

Hillsborough has its own public elementary and middle school system. The town is also home to a small number of independent schools:

Landmarks

Primarily a residential suburb of San Francisco, Hillsborough has many mansions within the town's borders dating from the early 20th Century.

External links

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