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Barre

Massachusetts · 1,029 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Barre has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $216,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,029
−11%since 2000
from 1,150 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
650 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4747019281K1K1990201020202024Barre
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,986
+54%since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,109)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(952)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(94)
Diversity Score
9
+98%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barre, Massachusetts?

Barre, Massachusetts has about 1,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barre, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barre, Massachusetts earns about $55,625 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 $216,700.

How educated are people in Barre, Massachusetts?

About 43.3% 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 4.6% of people in Barre, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barre, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Barre, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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