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Lake Barrington

Illinois · 5,130 residents (2025 est.) · 5.736 sq mi
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Lake Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% 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 $475,700. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 54.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,442
+14%since 2000
from 4,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+12%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lake Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,958
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,951 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,380
+18%since 2000
from $63,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−16%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,589)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian7%(382)
Other5%(270)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,714)
Diversity Score
32
+411%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Barrington, Illinois?

Lake Barrington, Illinois has about 5,442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Barrington, Illinois earns about $141,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Barrington, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Barrington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $475,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Barrington, Illinois?

About 63.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Barrington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Barrington, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Lake Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Barrington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Barrington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,587 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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