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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Barrington

Illinois · 9,502 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,987. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $214,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,502
−7%vs 2000
vs 10,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,058 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,987
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,085 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,048
−32%vs 2000
vs $43,942 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$214,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $327,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$741
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $931 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
3.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(9,570)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(237)
Asian2%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(1,225)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(9,354)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(210)
Asian1%(99)
Other0.3%(33)
Diversity Score9%(853)
9
−26%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.7%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barrington, Illinois?

Barrington, Illinois has about 9,502 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Barrington, Illinois?

The typical household in Barrington, Illinois earns about $63,987 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 $214,800, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, Illinois?

About 51.7% 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 2.4% of people in Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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