Hinesburg, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 733, Hinesburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hinesburg is a small community located in Vermont, within Chittenden County. The total population is 733. It ranks as the 59th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hinesburg is 26.8 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 5.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hinesburg is $54,661. This is 33% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 127% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hinesburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $379,400. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 29.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hinesburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.8%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hinesburg, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.