South Barre, VT Demographics

A map of South Barre's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,278	1,084	94.9%	90.9%
Black	49	9	3.6%	0.8%
Multiracial	19	41	1.4%	3.4%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	1.3%
Hispanic	0	37	0.0%	3.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

South Barre, Vermont has an estimated population of 1,346, a large increase from the 1,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 3.6% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Barre, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Barre has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 South Barre, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Barre is ranked the 40th 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). South Barre was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Barre's White Population

1,278 residents of South Barre, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Barre is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Barre ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barre's White population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of South Barre's population has increased from 90.9% to 94.9%.

South Barre is more White than neighboring Barre (92.2% White), and East Barre (89.3% White). South Barre is less White than neighboring Graniteville (100% White), Websterville (100% White), and Williamstown (97.4% White).

South Barre's Black Population

49 residents of South Barre, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Barre is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Barre ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barre's Black population has grown by an estimated 444.4%. Black residents' share of South Barre's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.6%.

South Barre is more Black than neighboring Graniteville (0% Black), Websterville (0% Black), Barre (0.1% Black), East Barre (0% Black), and Williamstown (0% Black).

South Barre's Asian Population

0 residents of South Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. South Barre ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barre's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Barre's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

South Barre is less Asian than neighboring Barre (2.6% Asian).

South Barre's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Barre, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Barre is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Barre ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barre's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Barre's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

South Barre is less Hispanic than neighboring Barre (1.5% Hispanic).

South Barre's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South 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 South Barre is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Barre ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

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

South Barre is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barre (0.1% Native American/Other), and East Barre (9.8% Native American/Other).

South Barre's Multiracial Population

19 residents of South Barre, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Barre is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Barre ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barre's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Barre's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.4%.

South Barre is more Multiracial than neighboring Graniteville (0% Multiracial), Websterville (0% Multiracial), and East Barre (0.9% Multiracial). South Barre is less Multiracial than neighboring Barre (3.5% Multiracial), and Williamstown (2.6% 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.