Town · Vermont
Barnet, Vermont
Barnet, town, in Caledonia County, Vermont. Barnet had 1,654 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,663 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,855 (±236). GEOID 5000502875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,654
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,663 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,855 ±236
Median household income
$67,386
±$15,221 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$247,900
±$24,094 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$974
±$72 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Barnet and what county is it in?
Barnet is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 42.3 square miles of land, 39 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Barnet: Barnet (CDP, 127 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Barnet, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,654 people lived in Barnet on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,663 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,855 (±236).
| Measure | Barnet | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,855±236 | 30,475 | no clear change |
| Households | 751±90 | 13,091 | +132 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.28 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,052±107 | 16,164 | +135 |
Barnet's population since 2000
From 1,690 in 2000 to 1,654 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Barnet as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Barnet?
The median resident of Barnet is 47.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 28.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.9%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Barnet | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7±5.3 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6%±5.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.8%±7.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 51.3%±4.1 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9%±3.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0%±3.8 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±2.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±1.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.6%±7.8 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.1%±4.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6%±3.4 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Barnet earn?
Half of Barnet's 751 households earn less than $67,386 a year (±$15,221), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $68,585 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Barnet | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,386±$15,221 | $69,970 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,208±$14,866 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,920±$9,177 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±3.4 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3%±6.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±4.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8%±4.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±5.0 pts | 86.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Barnet?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Barnet's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,900 by its owner (±$24,094). The median renter pays $974 a month including utilities, and 59.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Barnet | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,900±$24,094 | $227,900 | +$33,267 |
| Median gross rent | $974±$72 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.3%±23.5 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,784±$162 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±6.5 pts | 79.2% | −10.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.1%±6.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,052±107 | 16,164 | +135 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±10.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0%±6.8 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.4%±4.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.8%±8.0 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Barnet building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Barnet in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Barnet work and get to work?
76.8% of Barnet's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes.
| Measure | Barnet | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±7.7 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8%±6.6 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±5.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3%±5.0 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±2.8 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Barnet?
1 census tract lies mostly in Barnet (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9579Caledonia County | 3,134 | $80,294 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Barnet) · Census block assignment files
How does Barnet compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Barnet is the 5,587th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 98th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Barnet ranks 146th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 98th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 101st | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 202 |
| Median household income | 146th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 113th | 202 |
| Median home value | 135th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 143rd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 200 |
| Median age | 73rd | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 114th | 201 |
| Work from home | 119th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 61st | 202 |
Barnet's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Barnet with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Barnet?
16 of the 57 figures for Barnet on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Barnet are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.