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Hardwick

Vermont · 1,046 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Hardwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $180,600. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,046
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,047 in 2023
2010 – 2024
665 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 666 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9951K1K1K2K201020202024Hardwick
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,214
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$37,088
+5%since 2023
from $35,253 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.438
+5%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$180,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $175,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $806 in 2023
US average: $1,442
48.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
51.7% rent
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
45.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+15%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85%(890)
Black3.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(118)
Diversity Score32.9%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(959)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(77)
Diversity Score19.2%(201)
19
−42%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
−2%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
55.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
68.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Hardwick, Vermont?

Hardwick, Vermont has about 1,046 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardwick, Vermont?

The typical household in Hardwick, Vermont earns about $37,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardwick, Vermont expensive?

In Hardwick, Vermont, the median home is worth about $180,600, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Hardwick, Vermont?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hardwick, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardwick, Vermont?

About 13.1% of people in Hardwick, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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