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Barre Micro

Barre, VT · 1 counties · 59,534 residents · 687.06 sq mi
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Barre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,600. With a median age of 42.3, 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 42.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,534
+3%since 2000
from 58,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K57K59K61K1990201020202024Barre
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,337
+34%since 2000
from $21,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(55,778)
Black0.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(732)
Asian0.6%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(3,300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(56,473)
Black0.7%(411)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(995)
Asian0.8%(495)
Other1.8%(1,063)
Diversity Score12.1%(7,183)
Diversity Score
12
+112%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 59,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barre, VT?

The typical household in Barre, VT earns about $55,313 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 $197,600, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Barre, VT?

About 37.4% 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 10.5% 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 4,606 residents, a change of about 8 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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