Barre city, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Barre city, Vermont Demographics
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As of 2026, Barre city, Vermont has a total population of 8,461, the 6th largest city in Vermont, with a median household income of $53,288, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Barre city Quick Facts

Population 8,461

Median Household Income $53,288

Median Home Value $200,100

Poverty Rate 19.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 50.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

High School Graduation Rate 91.7%

Diversity Index 13/100

Population 8,461 6th of 178

Median Income $53,288 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 19.3% 55% higher national

Median Home Value $200,100 below average

How Barre city Compares

Median Household Income

Barre city

$53,288

$78,024

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Barre city

$200,100

$290,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.2%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 19.7%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 50.1%

Renter 49.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.8%

18-34

25.0%

35-54

16.8%

55-74

33.5%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 18 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Barre city Rankings in Vermont

#6 Population of 178

#124 Median Income of 178

#99 Education of 178

#104 Home Value of 178

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Other Cities in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Montpelier city	8,038	$79,175	7.3%	$349,200

Cities Similar to Barre city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bennington CDP	8,888	$53,839	$185,100	35.1%	12.4%
Brattleboro CDP	7,793	$46,972	$239,500	51.0%	23.3%
St. Albans city	6,910	$53,370	$245,600	28.9%	20.7%
Winooski city	8,198	$77,020	$350,700	56.2%	14.3%
Montpelier city	8,038	$79,175	$349,200	66.2%	7.3%

Population Overview

Barre city is a small city located in Vermont, within Washington County. The total population is 8,461. It ranks as the 6th most populous out of 178 cities and towns in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barre city is 40.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barre city is $53,288. This is 32% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $200,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barre city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.2%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barre city, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 178 Census-designated places in Vermont. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barre city, Vermont?

Barre city, Vermont has a population of 8,461 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Barre city, VT?

The median household income in Barre city is $53,288, which is 32% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Barre city, VT?

The poverty rate in Barre city is 19.3%. This means approximately 1,607 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Barre city, Vermont?

Barre city's population is 92.9% White, 0.3% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Barre city, VT?

The median home value in Barre city is $200,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Barre city, Vermont?

32.7% of adults (25+) in Barre city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.