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Barre, Vermont, in Washington county, is 98 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 146 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 9,291.
In Barre, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Barre live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Barre features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Barre had a median family income of $42,660.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Barre residents, with $5,261. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Barre, 46% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Barre rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Barre, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Barre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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