Barre town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Barre town has a 2024 population of 5,526. Barre town is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually but its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,524 in 2020.
The average household income in Barre town is $104,256 with a poverty rate of 16.56%. The median age in Barre town is 38.7 years: 35 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barre town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,195 | 93.86% |
| Two or more races | 266 | 4.81% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,919 | 2.78 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 970 | 2.97 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.33 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 378 | 4.31 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 67 | 2.18 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 6.45% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 597 | 15.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 15.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,416 | 36.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 3.11% |
| Some College | 601 | 15.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,701 | 3,367 | 1,183 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 44 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,931 | $49,533 | $70,585 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,763 | $180,446 | $47,644 |
| High School Graduate | $53,723 | $54,951 | $39,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,078 | $63,060 | $50,885 |
| Some College | $60,758 | $70,856 | $59,241 |
$54,078
Average Earnings
$63,060
Average Male
$50,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.22% of Barre town residents speak only English, while 1.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,073 | 774 | 15.26% |
| Hispanic | 277 | 126 | 45.49% |
| Multiple | 255 | 96 | 37.65% |
16.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.16%
Male Poverty Rate
17.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barre town is Hispanic, with 45.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barre town is White, with 15.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.27% |
| Some College | 10.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.66% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,270 | $111,786 |
| Households | $95,607 | $104,256 |
| Married Families | $126,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,625 | $69,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 5.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.66%
Born in Barre town
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
97.67% of Barre town residents were born in the United States, with 79.66% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,476 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 5,486 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 5,496 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 5,506 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 5,516 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 5,526 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 5,536 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 5,546 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 5,548 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 5,524 | -58 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 5,582 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 5,575 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,564 | 51 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 5,513 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 5,497 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 5,479 | 28 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 5,451 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 5,434 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 5,413 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 5,406 | 0 | 0% |