Barre, Vermont
Barre: city in Washington County, Vermont, U.
About
Barre is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,924 and a population density of 769 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,741 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Barre
| Population | 7,741 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Vermont (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 05641 |
| Phone Area Codes | 802 |
| Area | 10.31 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.1970,-72.5021 |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1895 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 14:10:37 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 751 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Barre is located at 44°11'49"N 72°30'7"W (44.1970100, -72.5020500).
Barre map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Barre decreased by 2.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,924 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,942 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,909 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,868 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,827 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,787 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,745 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,719 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,706 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,720 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,741 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Barre
1Largest Zipper in North America
203 N Main St, Barre, VT 05641, United States View details
2Old Labor Hall National Historic Landmark
46 Granite St, Barre, VT 05641, United States View details
Phone: +18024795600 | Website available
3Vermont Historical Society
60 Washington St, Barre, VT 05641, United States View details
Phone: +18024798500 | Website available
4Hope Cemetery
201 Maple Ave, Barre, VT 05641, United States View details
Phone: +18024766245 | Website available
5Barre Downtown Historic District
2-100 Merchants Row, Barre, VT 05641, United States View details
People born in Barre (13)
People born in Barre, including actor Richard Romanus, politician Alson Sherman, ski jumper Mike Holland, .
More notable people
- Young Firpo (boxer) he was born in 25/04/1907
- Alexander V. Acebo (American politician) he was born in 05/09/1927
- Gayleen Aiken (Artist, musician and historian (1934-2005)) she was born in 01/01/1934
- Norman Anderson (American shot putter) he was born in 17/03/1902
- Steve Slayton (American baseball player) he was born in 26/04/1902
- Wendell Phillips Stafford (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/05/1861
- Walter F. Scott (American politician) he was born in 05/12/1856
- Cynthia Barnhart (civil engineer) she was born in 01/01/1959
- Lena Giudici she was born in 07/11/1898
- Sierra Nicole (American movie actress) she was born in 11/08/1993
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Barre, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455992 | Vermont College of Fine Arts | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Barre, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPR | Montpelier station | Junction Rd and Short Rd | RAIL |
| WAB | Waterbury | US Hwy 2 and Park Row | RAIL |
| RPH | Randolph station | South Main and Salisbury Sts. | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Barre.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barr Post Office | Barre (VT) | 05641 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Barre, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 5,574 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , VT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 7,328 | Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County |
| Northfield | 6,504 | Town in Washington County, Vermont |
| Waterbury | 5,160 | Town in Vermont |
| East Montpelier | 2,560 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA |
| Middlesex | 1,724 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Waitsfield | 1,692 | Town in Vermont |
| Warren | 1,667 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Moretown | 1,664 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Marshfield | 1,465 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Cabot | 1,433 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Duxbury | 1,307 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Plainfield | 1,263 | Town in Vermont |
| South Barre | 1,219 | City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America |
| Worcester | 1,028 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Woodbury | 882 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Graniteville | 784 | Unincorporated community in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Barre distances to largest Vermont cities