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Barton

Vermont · 690 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Barton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,170. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
−7%since 2000
from 742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+19%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635867108339561990201020202024Barton
2024730
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,170
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,497
+35%since 2000
from $13,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−14%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(715)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(630)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score10.5%(73)
Diversity Score
11
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton, Vermont?

Barton, Vermont has about 690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton, Vermont?

The typical household in Barton, Vermont earns about $30,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton, Vermont expensive?

In Barton, Vermont, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Barton, Vermont?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Barton, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton, Vermont?

About 25.8% of people in Barton, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barton, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Barton, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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