Barre, VT Demographics

A map of Barre's Population by Race

Barre, Vermont had a population of 8,491 in 2020. It was 87.3% White, 1.6% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Barre, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is the 6th most populous. 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's White Population

7,415 residents of Barre identify as White, or 87.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the White share of the population of Vermont (89.1% White). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #157 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Barre is less White than neighboring South Barre (90.9% White), Websterville (91.1% White), Graniteville (93.4% White), East Montpelier (87.9% White), and East Barre (91.1% White).

Barre's Black Population

135 residents of Barre identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Vermont (1.3% Black). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Barre is more Black than neighboring South Barre (0.8% Black), Websterville (0.4% Black), Graniteville (0.4% Black), East Montpelier (0.9% Black), and East Barre (0.5% Black).

Barre's Asian Population

76 residents of Barre identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Vermont (1.8% Asian). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Barre is more Asian than neighboring Websterville (0.4% Asian), and Graniteville (0.1% Asian). Barre is less Asian than neighboring South Barre (1.3% Asian), and East Barre (1% Asian).

Barre's Hispanic Population

300 residents of Barre identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Vermont (2.4% Hispanic). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Barre is more Hispanic than neighboring South Barre (3.1% Hispanic), Graniteville (1.5% Hispanic), and East Barre (1.7% Hispanic). Barre is less Hispanic than neighboring Websterville (4.7% Hispanic), and East Montpelier (5.6% Hispanic).

Barre's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Barre identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Vermont (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Barre is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Barre (0.5% Native American/Other), Websterville (0% Native American/Other), Graniteville (0.3% Native American/Other), East Montpelier (0% Native American/Other), and East Barre (1% Native American/Other).

Barre's Multiracial Population

463 residents of Barre identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Barre roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Vermont (4.6% Multiracial). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Barre is ranked #49 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Barre is more Multiracial than neighboring South Barre (3.4% Multiracial), Websterville (3.5% Multiracial), Graniteville (4.2% Multiracial), East Montpelier (4.7% Multiracial), and East Barre (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.