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Barre

Vermont · 8,491 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 $42,958. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,200. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
8,491
−9%since 2000
from 9,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,130 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Barre
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,958
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,985
+49%since 2000
from $18,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,931)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(156)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(618)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(7,415)
Black1.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(300)
Asian0.9%(76)
Other4.4%(375)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,105)
Diversity Score
25
+273%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barre, Vermont?

Barre, Vermont has about 8,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barre, Vermont?

The typical household in Barre, Vermont earns about $42,958 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 $149,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Barre, Vermont?

About 27.2% 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 22.7% 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 991 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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