Barre, VT Demographics

A map of Barre's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,753	7,415	92.2%	87.3%
Multiracial	293	463	3.5%	5.5%
Asian	222	76	2.6%	0.9%
Hispanic	125	300	1.5%	3.5%
Black	10	135	0.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	9	102	0.1%	1.2%

Barre, Vermont has an estimated population of 8,412, a less than 1% change from the 8,491 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% 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 less diverse than Vermont 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 23.3% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barre is ranked the 6th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barre's White Population

7,753 residents of Barre, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barre is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Barre ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Barre's population has increased from 87.3% to 92.2%.

Barre is more White than neighboring East Montpelier (0% White), and East Barre (89.3% White). Barre is less White than neighboring South Barre (94.9% White), Websterville (100% White), and Graniteville (100% White).

Barre's Black Population

10 residents of Barre, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Barre ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.6%. Black residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.1%.

Barre is more Black than neighboring Websterville (0% Black), Graniteville (0% Black), East Montpelier (0% Black), and East Barre (0% Black). Barre is less Black than neighboring South Barre (3.6% Black).

Barre's Asian Population

222 residents of Barre, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Barre ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Asian population has grown by an estimated 192.1%. Asian residents' share of Barre's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.

Barre is more Asian than neighboring South Barre (0% Asian), Websterville (0% Asian), Graniteville (0% Asian), East Montpelier (0% Asian), and East Barre (0% Asian).

Barre's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Barre, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Barre ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.5%.

Barre is more Hispanic than neighboring South Barre (0% Hispanic), Websterville (0% Hispanic), Graniteville (0% Hispanic), East Montpelier (0% Hispanic), and East Barre (0% Hispanic).

Barre's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Barre, or 0.1% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Barre ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Barre is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Barre (0% Native American/Other), Websterville (0% Native American/Other), Graniteville (0% Native American/Other), and East Montpelier (0% Native American/Other). Barre is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Barre (9.8% Native American/Other).

Barre's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Barre, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Barre ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barre's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Barre's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.5%.

Barre is more Multiracial than neighboring South Barre (1.4% Multiracial), Websterville (0% Multiracial), Graniteville (0% Multiracial), East Montpelier (0% Multiracial), and East Barre (0.9% 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.