Hillsmere Shores was a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States.

The community's elevation is approximately 40 feet (12 m) above sea level.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,977 people, 1,107 households, and 867 families residing in the CDP.

There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 820.2 per square mile (316.7/km2).

15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.