Barre, VT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

58,350

0.217% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patrick Leahy

Democratic Party

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Representative

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

43.7

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

10.6%

7.44% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$62,791

1.1% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$226,900

1.93% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

31,131

0.775% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Barre, VT had a population of 58.4k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $62,791. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Barre, VT declined from 58,477 to 58,350, a −0.217% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,108 to $62,791, a 1.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barre, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.71%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.847%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.828%). 0% of the households in Barre, VT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in Barre, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Barre, VT are Norwich University (1,240 degrees awarded in 2020), Community College of Vermont (479 degrees), and Vermont College of Fine Arts (170 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Barre, VT was $226,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%. Most people in Barre, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Barre, VT was 2 cars per household.

Barre, VT borders Burlington-South Burlington, VT and Claremont-Lebanon, NH-VT.

United States Vermont

Diversity

Barre, VT is home to a population of 58.4k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.96% of Barre, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.73k people).

In 2019, there were 49.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55k people) in Barre, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 995 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barre, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
55k ± 30
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.11k ± 148
White (Hispanic)
995 ± 64

1.95%

Hispanic Population

1.14k people

1.95% of the people in Barre, VT are hispanic (1.14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barre, VT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.96%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

2.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.66k people

As of 2019, 2.96% of Barre, VT residents (1.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barre, VT was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barre, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Barre, VT was 43.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Barre, VT are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Barre, VT residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,222 ± 1,767 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,750 ± 1,026 people
China
1,467 ± 939 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,222 Vermont residents, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,750 and China with 1,467.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Barre, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Barre, VT was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barre, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,067 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
535 ± 147
Gulf War (1990s)
416 ± 101

Barre, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Vermont. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Vermont, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Vermont across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,789. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Barre, VT employs 31.1k people. The largest industries in Barre, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,622 people), Educational Services (3,792 people), and Retail Trade (3,636 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($155,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,063), and Utilities ($67,583).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,791

2019 value

± $2,283

1.1%

1 Year Growth

± 4.87%

Households in Barre, VT have a median annual income of $62,791, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,108 in 2018, which represents a 1.1% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Barre, VT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

$61,881

Average Male Salary in Vermont

± $3,865

$51,789

Average Female Salary in Vermont

± $3,268

In 2019, full-time male employees in Vermont made 1.19 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Vermont

White
$48,353 ± $2,258
Asian
$44,845 ± $17,200
Two or More Races
$40,338 ± $17,640

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Vermont workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Vermont.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Barre, VT is from Vermont.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2019, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0532% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Chittenden County, VT

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the counties in Barre, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barre, VT (5.92k out of 56.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,431 ± 525
Two Or More
230 ± 122
Hispanic
141 ± 91

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

31.1k

2019 Value

± 964

−0.775%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Barre, VT declined at a rate of −0.775%, from 31.4k employees to 31.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barre, VT, are Management Occupations (3,616 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,278 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,868 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barre, VT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Barre, VT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (3,616 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,278 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,868 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Barre, VT has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.81 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.51 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.48 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Barre, VT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($75,069), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($68,103), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,125).

Industries

Employment by Industries

31.1k

2019 Value

± 964

−0.775%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Barre, VT declined at a rate of −0.775%, from 31.4k employees to 31.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barre, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,622 people), Educational Services (3,792 people), and Retail Trade (3,636 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Barre, VT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,622 people), Educational Services (3,792 people), and Retail Trade (3,636 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Barre, VT has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.87 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.56 times), and Educational Services (1.31 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Barre, VT, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($155,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,063), and Utilities ($67,583).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.8B, followed by Electronics ($3.32B) and Pharmaceuticals ($2.56B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$33B

2020 Value in Vermont

$62.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

90% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $33B. This is expected to increase 90% to $62.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.47B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.37B and New Hampshire and $2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%). The most partisan county was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders 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 Peter Welch in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Barre, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.4%)
Republican Party
Other (1.87%)
Approval Voting, Bread And Roses, Bull Moose, Grumpy Old Patriots, Independent, and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Vermont.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Vermont

65.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Vermont

Chittenden County, VT
75.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Washington County, VT
71.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Windham County, VT
70.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Vermont was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Vermont colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Patrick Leahy

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 1975

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders 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.

US Representatives from Barre, VT

Peter Welch

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Barre, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch (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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Barre, VT awarded 2,037 degrees. The student population of Barre, VT is skewed towards women, with 4,676 male students and 5,160 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barre, VT are White (1,506 and 75.1%), followed by Unknown (129 and 6.44%), Hispanic or Latino (128 and 6.39%), and Black or African American (89 and 4.44%).

The largest universities in Barre, VT by number of degrees awarded are Norwich University (1,240 and 60.9%), Community College of Vermont (479 and 23.5%), and Vermont College of Fine Arts (170 and 8.35%).

The most popular majors in Barre, VT are Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 and 9.47%), General Intelligence (179 and 8.79%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (155 and 7.61%).

The median tuition cost in Barre, VT for private four year colleges is $29,206.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Intelligence
163 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
139 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Barre, VT was General Intelligence with 163 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Norwich University
1,240 degrees awarded
Community College of Vermont
479 degrees awarded
Vermont College of Fine Arts
170 degrees awarded

$29,206

Median Private

In 2020, the Barre, VT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norwich University with 1,240 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,182

Degrees Awarded to Men

855

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,182 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barre, VT, which is 1.38 times more than the 855 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Barre, VT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,506 degrees awarded
Unknown
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
128 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Barre, VT was White students. These 1,506 degrees mean that there were 11.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 129 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barre, VT was $226,900 in 2019, which is 0.943 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $222,600 to $226,900, a 1.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Barre, VT is 70.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Barre, VT have an average commute time of 21.1 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 Value

$226,900

2019 Median

± $5,598

$222,600

2018 Median

± $6,064

In 2019, the median property value in Barre, VT grew to to $226,900 from the previous year's value of $222,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Barre, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barre, VT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,791

Median Household Income

± $2,283

24.8k

Number of Households

± 886

In 2019, the median household income of the 24.8k households in Barre, VT grew to $62,791 from the previous year's value of $62,108.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Barre, VT 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.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

2019 Homeownership

70.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.4% of the housing units in Barre, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Barre, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barre, VT have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.939% of the workforce in Barre, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barre, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (9.07%)
Worked At Home (7.99%)

In 2019, 74.3% of workers in Barre, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.07%) and those who worked at home (7.99%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

96.9% of the population of Barre, VT has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Vermont was $10,190 in 2014. This is a 2.73% increase from the previous year ($9,919).

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 892 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.677% increase from the previous year (886 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1365 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 208 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Essex County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13%). Additionally, Franklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

892 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 892 patients per year. This represents a 0.677% increase from the previous year (886 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Vermont in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

$10,190

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Vermont

$5,313

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,917

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,231

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Vermont (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.73%, from $9,919 to $10,190.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.14%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barre, VT grew by 0.282% from 3.13% to 3.14%.

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.