Town · Vermont
Hardwick, Vermont
Hardwick, town, in Caledonia County, Vermont. Hardwick had 2,950 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,920 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,965 (±24). GEOID 5000531825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,950
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,920 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,965 ±24
Median household income
$92,297
±$17,316 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$184,700
±$39,150 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$875
±$406 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Hardwick and what county is it in?
Hardwick is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 38.3 square miles of land, 76 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hardwick: Hardwick (CDP, 1,269 in 2020).
Hardwick is the same area as Census Tract 9577 of Caledonia County: the tract's figures are Hardwick's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hardwick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,950 people lived in Hardwick on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,920 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,965 (±24).
| Measure | Hardwick | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,965±24 | 30,475 | +76 |
| Households | 1,333±135 | 13,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.22 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,595±147 | 16,164 | no clear change |
Hardwick's population since 2000
From 3,174 in 2000 to 2,950 in 2025: down 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hardwick as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hardwick?
The median resident of Hardwick is 47.1 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | Hardwick | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±7.4 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.8%±3.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.0%±5.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 46.2%±4.4 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±3.2 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±3.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4%±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2%±5.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±3.2 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.7%±8.8 pts | 33.2% | +11.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8%±5.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7%±6.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hardwick earn?
Half of Hardwick's 1,333 households earn less than $92,297 a year (±$17,316), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,970 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $37,327 after inflation. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hardwick | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,297±$17,316 | $69,970 | +$37,327 |
| Mean household income | $97,099±$15,117 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,112±$6,627 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±4.3 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±5.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±8.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.1%±7.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.9%±10.9 pts | 86.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hardwick?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Hardwick's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,700 by its owner (±$39,150). The median renter pays $875 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hardwick | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,700±$39,150 | $227,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $875±$406 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.4%±27.7 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,617±$122 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4%±7.9 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6%±7.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,595±147 | 16,164 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±10.1 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0%±7.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9%±6.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.1%±9.0 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9%±4.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hardwick building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Hardwick in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 4.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hardwick work and get to work?
64.7% of Hardwick's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes.
| Measure | Hardwick | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±7.0 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±2.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.7%±8.9 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6%±6.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 7.4%±5.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8%±6.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±4.0 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hardwick?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hardwick (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9577Caledonia County | 2,965 | $92,297 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hardwick) · Census block assignment files
How does Hardwick compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hardwick is the 3,615th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 48th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Hardwick ranks 54th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th | 202 |
| Median household income | 54th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 95th | 202 |
| Median home value | 187th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 163rd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 85th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 133rd | 200 |
| Median age | 80th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 127th | 201 |
| Work from home | 139th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 48th | 202 |
Hardwick's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Hardwick with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hardwick?
20 of the 57 figures for Hardwick on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hardwick are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.