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South Hero

Vermont · 219 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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South Hero is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,654. Population has grown 20% since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $475,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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

219
+20%since 2023
from 183 in 2023
2020 – 2024
202 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 169 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.0
+5%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
15617519421223120202024South Hero
2024219
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,654
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$72,781
+12%since 2023
from $64,963 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.502
+26%since 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$475,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $442,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,338
US average: $1,442
72.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
27.9% rent
39.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
4.8
+29%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.1%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(24)
11
−48%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+5%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
79.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
24.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
48.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hero, Vermont?

South Hero, Vermont has about 219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Hero, Vermont?

The typical household in South Hero, Vermont earns about $98,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hero, Vermont expensive?

In South Hero, Vermont, the median home is worth about $475,000, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in South Hero, Vermont?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Hero, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hero, Vermont?

About 6.4% of people in South Hero, 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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