Barnet town, Vermont
Barnet town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Barnet town is a geographic entity located in Caledonia County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,654. The land area covers 42.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,654 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 751 | ±90 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,052 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 751 | ±90 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 301 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $247,900 | ±$24,094 |
| Median Gross Rent | $974 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,386 | ±$15,221 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,920 | ±$9,177 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 152 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 888 | ±138 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,654 (2024)
ID: 209673
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK & TREASURER
865 MOSQUITOVILLE RD, GROTON VT 05046-9676
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COUNTY OF CALEDONIA
GUS Population: 30,535 (2024)
ID: 176534
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT JUDGE
1126 MAIN ST, STE 4, SAINT JOHNSBURY VT 05819-2765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Barnet | PK-08 | Barnet, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bath, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Wells River, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cabot, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Concord, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Littleton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Danville, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hardwick, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hardwick, VT | |
| 8 Nearby | 13-17 | SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BARNET PUBLIC
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 147 CHURCH ST., BARNET, VT, 05821 |
(802) 633-4436
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MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 19 PLAINS ROAD, MONROE, NH, 03771 |
(603) 638-4736
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PEACHAM
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 656 BAYLEY HAZEN RD., PEACHAM, VT, 05862 |
(802) 592-3216
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ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1171 MAIN ST., ST. JOHNSBURY, VT, 05819 |
(802) 748-8291
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POPE MEMORIAL
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 121 PARK ST., DANVILLE, VT, 05828 |
(802) 684-2256
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DAVIES MEMORIAL
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 111 LOWER WATERFORD RD., LOWER WATERFORD, VT, 05848 |
(802) 748-4609
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SOUTH RYEGATE PUBLIC
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 140 CHURCH ST., SOUTH RYEGATE, VT, 05069 | — |
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GROTON FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 1304 SCOTT HWY., GROTON, VT, 05046 |
(802) 584-3358
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LISBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 45 SCHOOL STREET, LISBON, NH, 03585 |
(603) 838-6615
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N. DANVILLE BRAINERD MEMORIAL
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 4215 BRUCE BADGER MEM. HWY., N. DANVILLE, VT, 05828 | — |
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT US, located 7.8 miles from Barnet town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 9.0° | 18.7° | 2.66" | 19.9" |
| February | 32.5° | 10.3° | 21.4° | 2.21" | 19.9" |
| March | 42.2° | 19.9° | 31.1° | 2.47" | 15.8" |
| April | 56.7° | 32.0° | 44.4° | 3.15" | 4.7" |
| May | 69.8° | 43.6° | 56.7° | 3.76" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.6° | 53.3° | 65.4° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.2° | 58.2° | 69.7° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.6° | 68.0° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 49.3° | 60.7° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 38.2° | 48.5° | 3.95" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.0° | 28.3° | 36.6° | 3.02" | 5.9" |
| December | 33.1° | 17.2° | 25.1° | 3.18" | 20.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Peacham CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Danville CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| St. Johnsbury CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Groton CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Wells River village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000502875. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.