Town · Vermont
Hinesburg, Vermont
Hinesburg, town, in Chittenden County, Vermont. Hinesburg had 4,675 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,698 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,718 (±18). GEOID 5000733475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,675
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,698 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,718 ±18
Median household income
$112,539
±$17,526 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$463,400
±$50,828 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,651
±$155 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Hinesburg and what county is it in?
Hinesburg is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. It covers 39.3 square miles of land, 120 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hinesburg: Hinesburg (CDP, 872 in 2020).
Hinesburg is in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hinesburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,675 people lived in Hinesburg on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 4,698 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,718 (±18).
| Measure | Hinesburg | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,718±18 | 169,758 | +177 |
| Households | 2,181±206 | 71,456 | +311 |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.20 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,239±206 | 74,888 | no clear change |
Hinesburg's population since 2000
From 4,340 in 2000 to 4,675 in 2025: up 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hinesburg 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 Hinesburg?
The median resident of Hinesburg is 50.1 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Hinesburg | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1±5.2 | 37.3 | +9.6 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±4.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±7.7 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 51.9%±4.0 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7%±2.1 pts | 85.5% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±2.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±3.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1%±1.8 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.3%±7.0 pts | 56.8% | +19.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.8%±6.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3%±6.5 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
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 Hinesburg earn?
Half of Hinesburg's 2,181 households earn less than $112,539 a year (±$17,526), against $96,759 in Chittenden County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $89,356 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hinesburg | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,539±$17,526 | $96,759 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $152,782±$26,708 | $123,772 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,444±$15,342 | $52,322 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±3.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4%±6.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±5.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±4.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Hinesburg?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Hinesburg's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $463,400 by its owner (±$50,828). The median renter pays $1,651 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hinesburg | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $463,400±$50,828 | $439,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,651±$155 | $1,646 | +$269 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2%±27.2 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,186±$314 | $2,268 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6%±6.5 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.4%±6.5 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,239±206 | 74,888 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.9%±7.0 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±4.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0%±5.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 Hinesburg building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Hinesburg in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 3.9 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 Hinesburg work and get to work?
64.3% of Hinesburg's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hinesburg | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3%±7.7 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3%±10.7 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±5.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 8.0%±8.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.6%±6.9 pts | 19.8% | +13.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±3.0 | 21.1 min | −6.1 min |
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 Hinesburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hinesburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 35.02Chittenden County | 5,530 | $110,000 |
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 Hinesburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Hinesburg compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hinesburg is the 2,442nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 25th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Hinesburg ranks 12th 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 | 25th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd | 202 |
| Median household income | 12th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 8th | 202 |
| Median home value | 16th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 13th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th | 200 |
| Median age | 51st | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 201 |
| Work from home | 49th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 167th | 202 |
Hinesburg's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Hinesburg 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 Hinesburg?
22 of the 57 figures for Hinesburg 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 Hinesburg 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.