Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont
Barre is a city in Washington County, Vermont, with 8,491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Barre, 2.7 miles S.
- 8,491residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 2,129 / sq mipopulation density
- 05670ZIP code
About Barre
Barre ( BARE-ee) is a city in and the most populous municipality of Washington County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the municipal population was 8,491. Popularly referred to as "Barre City", it is almost completely surrounded by "Barre Town", which is a separate municipality.
Barre is often twinned with the nearby Vermont state capital of Montpelier in local media and businesses. It is the main city in the Barre-Montpelier micropolitan area, which has nearly 60,000 residents and is Vermont's third largest metropolitan area after those of Burlington and Rutland. Barre is also Vermont's fifth largest city.
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Living in Barre
- Median household income
- $65,625
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Median rent
- $1,093/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Barre had 8,491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,129 per sq mi (822 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barre at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,491 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.99 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2000° N, 72.5079° W |
| ZIP code | 05670 |
| Official website | barrecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5003175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barre
- South Barre2.7 mi S
- Websterville3.3 mi SE
- Graniteville4.0 mi S
- East Barre4.6 mi SE
- Berlin5.2 mi W
- Plainfield5.3 mi NE
- Montpelier5.6 mi NW
- Williamstown6.4 mi S
- East Montpelier6.6 mi N
- Orange7.6 mi E
- Washington9.5 mi SE
- Northfield9.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barre
What county is Barre in?
Barre is in Washington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Barre, VT?
8,491 people lived in Barre at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barre, VT?
The ZIP code of Barre is 05670.
What is the elevation of Barre?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barre?
South Barre (2.7 mi), Websterville (3.3 mi), Graniteville (4.0 mi), East Barre (4.6 mi), Berlin (5.2 mi).
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