Barre, MA Demographics

A map of Barre's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	642	952	95.4%	92.5%
Multiracial	31	33	4.6%	3.2%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	24	0.0%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.7%

Barre, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 673, a dramatic decrease from the 1,029 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barre, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barre has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Barre, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 8.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barre is ranked the 235th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Barre was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barre's White Population

642 residents of Barre, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barre is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Barre ranks 27th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's White population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. White residents' share of Barre's population has increased from 92.5% to 95.4%.

Barre is more White than neighboring Petersham (94.6% White), North Brookfield (91.4% White), Rutland (87.6% White), and Baldwinville (94.5% White). Barre is less White than neighboring West Brookfield (98.3% White).

Barre's Black Population

0 residents of Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barre is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Barre ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Barre is less Black than neighboring North Brookfield (0.3% Black), Rutland (2.3% Black), and Baldwinville (1.3% Black).

Barre's Asian Population

0 residents of Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barre is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Barre ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Barre's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barre is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Barre ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Barre is less Hispanic than neighboring Petersham (1.3% Hispanic), North Brookfield (2% Hispanic), Rutland (7.7% Hispanic), Baldwinville (2.5% Hispanic), and West Brookfield (1.1% Hispanic).

Barre's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Barre ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Barre is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rutland (0.3% Native American/Other), Baldwinville (0.1% Native American/Other), and West Brookfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Barre's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Barre, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Barre ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Barre's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.6%.

Barre is more Multiracial than neighboring Petersham (4.2% Multiracial), Rutland (2.1% Multiracial), Baldwinville (1.6% Multiracial), and West Brookfield (0% Multiracial). Barre is less Multiracial than neighboring North Brookfield (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.