Economy & Jobs — Barre, Vermont
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,625 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,843 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| In Labor Force | 4,262 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 26.1% |
| Retail | 20.1% |
| Arts Food | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 49 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Fast Food | 42 |
| Law Offices | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 24 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Accounting Firms | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.