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Barrington

Illinois · 10,722 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $475,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,722
+5%since 2000
from 10,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,323 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Barrington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,794
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,507
+47%since 2000
from $43,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(8,926)
Black1.1%(117)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(651)
Asian6%(643)
Other2.3%(247)
Diversity Score35.1%(3,762)
Diversity Score
35
+191%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrington, Illinois?

Barrington, Illinois has about 10,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrington, Illinois?

The typical household in Barrington, Illinois earns about $112,794 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 $475,600, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, Illinois?

About 69.9% 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 3.6% 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 1,220 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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