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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barrington

Illinois · 10,168 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,085. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $327,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,168
+7%since 1990
from 9,502 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,203 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,058 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+4%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Barrington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,085
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,987 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,942
+46%since 1990
from $30,048 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$327,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$931
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $741 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
21.6% rent
3.9
+17%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(9,354)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(210)
Asian1%(99)
Diversity Score9%(853)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(9,570)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(237)
Asian2%(203)
Diversity Score12%(1,225)
12
+34%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,168 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barrington, Illinois?

The typical household in Barrington, Illinois earns about $83,085 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 $327,200, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, Illinois?

About 58.2% 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 3.1% 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 666 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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