Barre, VT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    60,017
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.8
    0.229% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.66%
    7.49% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,449
    4.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $315,000
    7.18% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    31,933
    1.53% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Barre, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Barre, VT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Barre, VT are Norwich University (1,006 degrees awarded in 2024), Community College of Vermont (659 degrees), and Vermont College of Fine Arts (125 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Barre, VT was $315,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

    Most people in Barre, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Barre, VT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVermont

    Population & Diversity

    Barre, VT is home to a population of 60k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.21% of Barre, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.93k people).

    In 2024, there were 39.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.6k people) in Barre, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.39k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 965 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Barre, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Barre, VT was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barre, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      54.6k ± 340
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.39k ± 157
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      965 ± 251
    2.77%
    Hispanic Population
    1.66k people

    In 2024, there were 39.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.6k people) in Barre, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.39k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 965 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.77% of the people in Barre, VT are hispanic (1.66k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Barre, VT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.21%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.93k people
    2.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.77k people

    As of 2024, 3.21% of Barre, VT residents (1.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barre, VT was 2.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      854 ± 148
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      756 ± 201
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      324 ± 141

    Barre, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.9% of the population of Barre, VT has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    899 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.09%
    Uninsured
    49.4%
    Employer Coverage
    18.1%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    1.33%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barre, VT grew by 6.95% from 2.89% to 3.09%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barre, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Barre, VT employs 31.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Barre, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,762 people), Educational Services (3,863 people), and Retail Trade (3,348 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($109,450), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,158), and Finance & Insurance ($79,857).

    Employment

    Occupations

    31.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,270
    1.53%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.46%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Barre, VT grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 31.5k employees to 31.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barre, VT, are Management Occupations (4,029 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,137 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,646 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barre, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    31.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,270
    1.53%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.46%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Barre, VT grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 31.5k employees to 31.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barre, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,762 people), Educational Services (3,863 people), and Retail Trade (3,348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barre, VT, though some of these residents may live in Barre, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,596
    Median earning men ± $1,948
    $50,795
    Median earning women ± $2,893

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($88,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,258), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,195).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,521), Public Administration ($68,810), and Information ($58,144).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.76%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 178
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 176
      Construction
    3. 168
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $264k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $228k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $148k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Barre, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Barre, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.76%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Vermont

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    Bernie Sanders
    Senator from Vermont1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    Peter Welch
    Senator from Vermont3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Barre, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Barre, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Barre, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Barre, VT awarded 1,790 degrees. The student population of Barre, VT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,738 male students and 4,629 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Barre, VT are White (1,360 and 77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 6.94%), Black or African American (79 and 4.49%), and Unknown (70 and 3.98%).

    The largest universities in Barre, VT by number of degrees awarded are Norwich University (1,006 and 56.2%), Community College of Vermont (659 and 36.8%), and Vermont College of Fine Arts (125 and 6.98%).

    The most popular majors in Barre, VT are General Intelligence (142 and 7.93%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (128 and 7.15%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (114 and 6.37%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $46,860.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Barre, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,367 (44.7% men and 55.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,367 students enrolled in Barre, VT, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,188 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Intelligence
      129 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      111 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Barre, VT was General Intelligence with 129 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Barre, VT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Norwich University
      1,006 degrees awarded
    2. Community College of Vermont
      659 degrees awarded
    3. Vermont College of Fine Arts
      125 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norwich University with 1,006 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 903 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barre, VT, which is 1.02 times more than the 887 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,360 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 122 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Barre, VT was $315,000 in 2024, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $293,900 to $315,000, a 7.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Barre, VT is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Barre, VT have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barre, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $315,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,197
    $19,047
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$754

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barre, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barre, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.7% of the housing units in Barre, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barre, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,449
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,615
    25.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,086

    In 2024, the median household income of the 25.9k households in Barre, VT grew to $83,449 from the previous year's value of $79,853.

    The following chart displays the households in Barre, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Barre, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.1%)
    3. Carpooled (6.46%)

    In 2024, 69.6% of workers in Barre, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.46%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Barre, VT have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Barre, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Barre, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barre, VT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barre, VT (5.09k out of 58.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barre, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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