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Barre

Massachusetts · 1,150 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Barre is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,028. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $135,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,150
+5%since 1990
from 1,100 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
727 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 695 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4747019281K1K1990201020202024Barre
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,028
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,972
+82%since 1990
from $14,278 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,066)
Black3.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,109)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score4.6%(53)
Diversity Score
5
−48%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barre, Massachusetts?

Barre, Massachusetts has about 1,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barre, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barre, Massachusetts earns about $49,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barre, Massachusetts expensive?

In Barre, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Barre, Massachusetts?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barre, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barre, Massachusetts?

About 1.9% of people in Barre, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barre, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Barre, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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