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Barrington Hills

Illinois · 4,209 residents · 26.993 sq mi
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Barrington Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $892,700. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 144% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,209
+8%since 2000
from 3,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+7%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Barrington Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,917
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,330 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,303
+16%since 2000
from $73,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$892,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,792 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+41%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,647)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(75)
Asian3.9%(153)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(589)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(3,752)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(114)
Asian6.5%(272)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score23.6%(992)
Diversity Score
24
+57%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrington Hills, Illinois?

Barrington Hills, Illinois has about 4,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrington Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Barrington Hills, Illinois earns about $135,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrington Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Barrington Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $892,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington Hills, Illinois?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barrington Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrington Hills, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Barrington Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrington Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrington Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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