Barre, Vermont
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | +29.2% |
| 2012 | +27.6% |
| 2016 | +17.5% |
| 2020 | +28.4% |
| 2024 | +43.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 69.3%Harris2,396 | 26.4%Trump911 | 4.3% | D+43.0 | D+14.6 | D+44.5 | 3,455 | |
| D | 62.5%Biden2,380 | 34.1%Trump1,298 | 3.4% | D+28.4 | D+10.9 | D+24.0 | 3,807 | |
| D | 51.4%Clinton1,653 | 33.9%Trump1,091 | 14.7% | D+17.5 | R+10.1 | D+15.4 | 3,216 | |
| D | 62.4%Obama1,990 | 34.8%Romney1,110 | 2.8% | D+27.6 | R+1.6 | D+23.7 | 3,189 | |
| D | 63.4%Obama2,339 | 34.2%McCain1,263 | 2.4% | D+29.2 | D+20.3 | D+21.9 | 3,691 | |
| D | 53.3%Kerry2,037 | 44.5%Bush1,700 | 2.1% | D+8.8 | — | D+11.3 | 3,819 |
Barre's working-class roots in the granite industry and a historically strong labor movement have kept it among the more reliably progressive small cities in Vermont, often posting Democratic margins that outpace surrounding Washington County towns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 43.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.0 points.
A population of 8,412, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,625 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rockland and Topsham.
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Barre, Vermont. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5003175/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.