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Encyclopedia > Barre City, Vermont
Barre City, Vermont
Barre City, Vermont

Barre is a city in Washington County, Vermont, in the United States. The city is the largest town in the Micropolitan area of Barre. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 9,291. Barre City is almost completely surrounded by Barre (town), Vermont, which is incorporated separately from the City of Barre. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Barre City highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Barre City highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Official language(s) None[1] Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into United States micropolitan area. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Barre Town, Vermont Barre is a town located in Washington County, Vermont. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 9,291 people, 4,220 households, and 2,253 families residing in the city. The population density was 892.4/km² (2,309.4/mi²). There were 4,477 housing units at an average density of 430.0/km² (1,112.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.40% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,220 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were couples living together and joined in either marriage or civil union, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 10.14 and the average family size was 44.86. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A civil union is a legal partnership agreement between two persons. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 69, and 91.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $3,393, and the median income for a family was $42,660. Males had a median income of $33,175 versus $2,319 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,724. About 9.9% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Sports

An American Basketball Association (ABA) team, the Vermont Frost Heaves, will play its games in Barre at the Barre Auditorium and at the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The team is owned by Sports Illustrated writer Alexander Wolff. The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a mens basketball league founded in 1999. ... The Vermont Frost Heaves are Vermonts professional basketball team. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Matthews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... Writer for Sports Illustrated and owner of the Vermont Frost Heaves of the American Basketball Association (ABA). ...


Drug Problems

Recent drug problems have plagued the city. On December 19th, 2006, a loose net of 25 drug dealers were arrested. This was the largest drug bust in the history of Barre. Barre has become a drug hub of Washington County, and the crack cocaine is the most prevelant. Washington County is the name of 31 counties and one parish in the United States of America, all named for George Washington. ...


See also

Barre Town, Vermont Barre is a town located in Washington County, Vermont. ...

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Topics

Constitution | Culture | Geography | Government | History | Images | Towns | Villages in Vermont Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vermont. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Official language(s) None[1] Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... Mount Mansfield, at 4,393 feet, is the highest elevation point in Vermont. ...

Capital

Montpelier Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Flag Seal Location Location in Vermont Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Vermont Washington County Mayor Mary Hooper Geographical characteristics Area     City 10. ...

Regions

Champlain Valley | Green Mountains | Mount Mansfield | Northeast Kingdom This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Champlain Valley is a region of the United States around Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York. ... The Green Mountains may refer to: The Green Mountains in Vermont in the United States extending into southern Quebec in Canada. ... Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the U.S. State of Vermont. ... Vermonts Northeast Kingdom Also know to locals as NEK is the northeast corner of this American state, comprising Essex County, Orleans County, and Caledonia County. ...

Counties

Addison | Bennington | Caledonia | Chittenden | Essex | Franklin | Grand Isle | Lamoille | Orange | Orleans | Rutland | Washington | Windham | Windsor The 14 Vermont counties List of Vermont counties: The state of Vermont is broken into 14 counties. ... Addison County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Bennington County is a county in the state of Vermont. ... Caledonia County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Chittenden County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Essex County is the county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Grand Isle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Lamoille County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Orange County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Orleans County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Rutland County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Windham County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Windsor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ...

Cities

Barre City | Burlington | Montpelier | Newport City | Rutland City | South Burlington | St. Albans City | Vergennes | Winooski Barre Burlington Montpelier Newport Rutland South Burlington St. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Flag Seal Location Location in Vermont Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Vermont Washington County Mayor Mary Hooper Geographical characteristics Area     City 10. ... Newport City, Vermont Newport is a city located in Orleans County, Vermont. ... Rutland City, Vermont Rutland is a city in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. ... South Burlington, Vermont South Burlington is a city located in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. ... St. ... Vergennes, Vermont Vergennes is a city located in the northwest quadrant of Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. ... Winooski, Vermont Winooski is a city located in Chittenden County, Vermont, at the mouth of the Winooski River. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Preserve America Community: Barre, Vermont (325 words)
Barre, Vermont (population 9,291) was founded in 1780 and given the name of Wildersburgh.
The name of the community was eventually changed to Barre, and in 1895 approximately four square miles of the more populated area of the town was carved out, creating the City of Barre as a separate governmental entity.
Barre City, Central Vermont's largest municipality, is still known as the "Granite Center of the World".
Barre City, Vermont at AllExperts (408 words)
Barre is a city in Washington County, Vermont, in the United States.
Barre City is almost completely surrounded by Barre (town), Vermont, which is incorporated separately from the City of Barre.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older.
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