Barre, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Barre, Wisconsin
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Location of Barre, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km2) |
| • Land | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,234 |
| • Density | 49.1/sq mi (18.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-04825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582754 |
Barre (pronounced BARR-ee) is a small town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 1,234 people lived there. It is part of the larger La Crosse area. The town's main office, called the town hall, is located in a community known as Barre Mills.
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History of Barre
The town of Barre was most likely named after Barre, Vermont. This is because some of the first people to settle in this area came from Vermont.
Geography of Barre
Barre is located in Wisconsin. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 20.7 square miles (53.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People Living in Barre
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 908 | — |
| 2000 | 1,014 | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 1,234 | +21.7% |
In 2000, there were 1,014 people living in Barre. They lived in 347 households, and 275 of these were families. The town had about 49 people per square mile (18.9 per square kilometer).
Most people in Barre were White (98.72%). A small number were African American (0.39%) or Asian (0.50%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.10%) or mixed races (0.20%). About 1.48% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Barre had children. About 43.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (66.9%) were married couples living together. About 7.5% were homes with a female head and no husband. Around 20.7% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.92 people. The average family had 3.29 people.
Age and Income
The people in Barre were spread out by age. About 33.3% were under 18 years old. Around 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 7.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 33 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Barre was $49,474. For families, the average income was $53,250. The average income for each person in the town was $21,609. A small number of families (2.0%) and people (2.9%) lived with very low incomes. This included 3.8% of those under 18.
