Barre, Massachusetts
Barre: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Barre is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,398 and a population density of 121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,574 inhabitants.
The town was created 306 years ago in 1719.
Quick Facts about Barre
| Population | 5,574 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01005 |
| Area | 44.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4229,-72.1051 |
| Altitude | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1720 (306 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 12:18:47 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Barre is located at 42°25'22"N 72°6'18"W (42.4228700, -72.1050800).
Barre map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Barre increased by 3.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,398 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,409 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,427 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,446 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,473 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,489 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,506 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,556 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,570 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,578 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,574 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Barre (11)
People born in Barre, including politician from the United States who served as US Representative for Vermont John Smith, Confederate Army general Daniel Ruggles, Canadian politician Horatio Gates, .
More notable people
- Joseph B. Plummer (Union Army general) he was born in 15/11/1816
- Timothy Jenkins (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1799
- William Augustus Hancock (American pioneer, surveyor, engineer, politician, and jurist.) he was born in 17/05/1831
- James Thompson Bixby (United States minister and non-fiction author) he was born in 30/07/1843
- Martin Harty (Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives) he was born in 25/03/1919
- Joseph Franklin Barrett (Fraternity founder) he was born in 07/10/1854
- Robert V. Rice (American biochemist) he was born in 13/08/1924
- Phillips Robbins he was born in 01/01/1930
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Barre, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164492 | Anna Maria College | Paxton (MA) | 01612-1198 |
Nearby Transit Stations (32)
Rail and bus stations connected to Barre, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Barre.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barr Post Office | Barre (MA) | 01005 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Barre, Vermont city in Washington County, Vermont, U. with a population of 7,741 people.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Barre distances to largest Massachusetts cities