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Barre, VT
City in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
8,412
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,110
ZIP codes
0
Barre and its ZIP codes
Barre at a glance
- Barre is about 30 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $65,625 a year, 19% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,400 (34% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Barre, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barre, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$210,400
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,394), French Americans (1,337), Italian Americans (1,104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Barre.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
How people get to work
Barre, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barre, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 7°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barre, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Barre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| MontpelierCity | 6.3 mi | 10.1 |
| PlainfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.4 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MarshfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GrotonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| WaterburyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WaitsfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barre, VT in?
- Barre is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Barre, VT?
- About 8,412 people live in Barre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barre?
- Nearby places include South Barre (2.3 mi), Websterville (2.9 mi), Graniteville (3.8 mi), East Barre (4.4 mi), East Montpelier (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023