South Hero, VT Demographics

A map of South Hero's Population by Race

South Hero, Vermont has an estimated population of 219, a slight decrease from the 225 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Hero, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Hero has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Hero, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hero is ranked the 127th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Hero was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hero's White Population

209 residents of South Hero, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hero is higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Hero ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Hero's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.4%.

South Hero is more White than neighboring Parc (85.7% White), Plattsburgh (83% White), Burlington (84.1% White), and Milton (88% White).

South Hero's Black Population

0 residents of South Hero, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hero is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Hero ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Hero's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

South Hero is less Black than neighboring Cumberland Head (0.7% Black), Plattsburgh (3.2% Black), Burlington (2.9% Black), and Milton (5.8% Black).

South Hero's Asian Population

0 residents of South Hero, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hero is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. South Hero ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South Hero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Hero is less Asian than neighboring Cumberland Head (0.1% Asian), Plattsburgh (3.2% Asian), and Burlington (4.2% Asian).

South Hero's Hispanic Population

10 residents of South Hero, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hero is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Hero ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hero's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.6%.

South Hero is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland Head (1% Hispanic), Parc (0% Hispanic), Burlington (2.8% Hispanic), and Milton (0.9% Hispanic). South Hero is less Hispanic than neighboring Plattsburgh (5% Hispanic).

South Hero's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Hero, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Hero is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hero ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Hero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland Head (1.2% Native American/Other), Parc (10.2% Native American/Other), Plattsburgh (1% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other), and Milton (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Hero's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Hero, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hero is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Hero ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hero's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hero's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

South Hero is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland Head (1.8% Multiracial), Parc (4.1% Multiracial), Plattsburgh (4.6% Multiracial), Burlington (5.8% Multiracial), and Milton (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.