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Barrington

Illinois · 10,586 residents (2025 est.) · 4.616 sq mi
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Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $582,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,077
+9%since 2000
from 10,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,400 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 2,283 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Barrington
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(589)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(1,016)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(1,003)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(707)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(207)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(594)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(1,553)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(1,539)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(1,420)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(1,176)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(988)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(285)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,989
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,085 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,159
+80%since 2000
from $43,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−3%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−12%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Barrington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(9,570)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(237)
Asian2%(203)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(9,065)
Black1.3%(146)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(458)
Asian7.9%(878)
Other4.8%(530)
Diversity Score
40
+91%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(237)
Puerto Rican0.5%(51)
Guatemalan0.3%(28)
Salvadoran0.1%(14)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.7%(407)
Chinese3%(332)
Filipino0.6%(61)
Korean0.4%(40)
Japanese0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German28%(3,106)
Irish18.1%(2,010)
English15.1%(1,678)
Polish9.6%(1,068)
Italian8.6%(953)
American3.6%(400)
Scottish3.1%(339)
Danish2.9%(326)
Swedish2.8%(312)
Greek2.6%(290)
Russian1.6%(174)
Norwegian1.6%(172)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.3%(139)
French1.2%(136)
Czech1.1%(125)
Dutch1.1%(120)
Austrian1%(107)
Croatian0.5%(58)
Serbian0.5%(58)
Finnish0.5%(56)
Hungarian0.5%(53)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(46)
British0.3%(36)
Welsh0.3%(36)
Canadian0.3%(33)
Swiss0.3%(31)
Romanian0.3%(28)
Belgian0.2%(23)
Lithuanian0.2%(17)
Armenian0.1%(14)
West Indian0.1%(14)
Jamaican0.1%(14)
Slovak0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(1,012)
Married65.7%(2,616)
Widowed1.7%(66)
Divorced7.2%(286)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(676)
Married61.2%(2,749)
Widowed9.4%(421)
Divorced14.3%(643)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrington, Illinois?

Barrington, Illinois has about 11,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrington, Illinois?

The typical household in Barrington, Illinois earns about $147,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrington, Illinois expensive?

In Barrington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $582,500, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, Illinois?

About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barrington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrington, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,575 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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