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South Barre

Vermont · 1,219 residents · 1.938 sq mi
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South Barre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,219
−2%since 2000
from 1,242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
629 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9751K1K1K2K1990201020202024South Barre
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,442
+17%since 2000
from $23,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+64%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,195)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,166)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score9.6%(117)
Diversity Score
10
+22%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Barre, Vermont?

South Barre, Vermont has about 1,219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Barre, Vermont?

The typical household in South Barre, Vermont earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Barre, Vermont expensive?

In South Barre, Vermont, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in South Barre, Vermont?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Barre, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Barre, Vermont?

About 7.1% of people in South Barre, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Barre, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, South Barre, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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