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Barre, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 19 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Worcester metropolitan area. Barre has a population of 5,113.
In Barre, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Barre had a median family income of $56,069.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Barre residents, with $550. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Barre, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Barre, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Barre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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