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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barre

Vermont · 9,291 residents · 3.987 sq mi
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Barre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $87,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,291
−2%since 1990
from 9,482 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,330 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,378 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Barre
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,393
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,010 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,724
+48%since 1990
from $12,627 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
45.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.6% in 1990
54.2% rent
2.9
−16%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(9,431)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(236)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score7.2%(683)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,931)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(156)
Asian0.5%(48)
Diversity Score6.6%(618)
7
−8%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barre, Vermont?

Barre, Vermont has about 9,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barre, Vermont?

The typical household in Barre, Vermont earns about $30,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barre, Vermont expensive?

In Barre, Vermont, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Barre, Vermont?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barre, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barre, Vermont?

About 13.0% of people in Barre, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barre, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Barre, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 191 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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