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South Hero

Vermont · 225 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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South Hero is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,864. Population has grown 36% since 2021. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $327,800. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

225
+36%vs 2021
vs 166 in 2021
2020 – 2024
208 / sq mi
+36%vs 2021
vs 153 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.4
+61%vs 2021
vs 33.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
15617519421223120202024South Hero
2024219
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,864
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $86,125 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$54,694
+65%vs 2021
vs $33,245 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$327,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $371,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
91.7%
+10.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.1% in 2021
8.3% rent
3.9
−9%vs 2021
vs 4.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(96)
Black27.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.2%(118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(210)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(25)
11
−85%vs 2021
vs 71 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−20.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.7%
+8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 24.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
88.8%
+13.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
69.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
38.2%
−18.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

31.3%
−12.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.4% in 2021
68.7%
+12.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.6% in 2021
1.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hero, Vermont?

South Hero, Vermont has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hero, Vermont earns about $83,864 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 $327,800.

How educated are people in South Hero, Vermont?

About 18.9% 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 5.3% 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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