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Barre Micro

Barre, VT · 1 counties · 58,039 residents · 687.06 sq mi
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The short version

Barre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,972. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $105,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,039
+6%since 1990
from 54,928 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+12%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K57K59K61K1990201020202024Barre
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,972
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,623 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,113
+56%since 1990
from $13,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(54,301)
Black0.5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(738)
Asian0.3%(159)
Diversity Score6%(3,311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(55,778)
Black0.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(732)
Asian0.6%(327)
Diversity Score5.7%(3,300)
Diversity Score
6
−6%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

BarreCENTRAL8,214
What's inside

1 component county

Washington CountyCENTRAL59,652
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barre, VT?

Barre, VT has about 58,039 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barre, VT?

The typical household in Barre, VT earns about $40,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barre, VT expensive?

In Barre, VT, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Barre, VT?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Barre, VT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barre, VT?

About 8.0% of people in Barre, VT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barre, VT grown since 1990?

Yes, Barre, VT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,111 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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