Barre, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 5,531 and a population density of 125.75 people per square mile. The small-town charm of Barre is evident in the tight-knit community and numerous local businesses in the area. Popular restaurants include The Red Barn Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Ice Cream Hole for frozen treats, and Cactus Grill for Mexican cuisine. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to keep residents active including biking trails, wildlife sanctuaries, and skiing resorts. Other demographic organizations that have found their home in Barre include St. Thomas Aquinas Church and the Frost Free Library. Local sporting events such as the Garlic Festival Race provide an opportunity for athletes to test their endurance against some of New England’s most rugged trails while supporting charitable causes in their community at the same time.
The population in Barre is 5,531. There are 125 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Barre is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Barre is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Barre
- 47.9% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Barre
- 95.1% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander