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Barton, VT
Village in Orleans County, Vermont.
Population
730
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
645
ZIP codes
0
Barton and its ZIP codes
Barton at a glance
- Barton is about 9.2 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,833, 50% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,900 (54% below Vermont) and median rent is $761 a month.
Local data for Barton, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barton, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,833
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (89), French Americans (69), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orleans County. PPP loans are for Barton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
10,320 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$226M
FY 2026, $8,251 per person
How people get to work
Barton, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barton, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
50
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -1°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barton, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Barton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GloverCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| OrleansVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| IrasburgCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| CoventryCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbanyVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| SheffieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| SuttonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| West BurkeVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| NewportCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| GreensboroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Greensboro BendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Derby CenterVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Island PondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Newport CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barton, VT in?
- Barton is in Orleans County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Barton, VT?
- About 730 people live in Barton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barton?
- Nearby places include Glover (2.8 mi), Orleans (4.4 mi), Irasburg (6.4 mi), Coventry (9.2 mi), Albany (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023