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Lake Barrington

Illinois · 5,100 residents · 5.736 sq mi
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Lake Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $367,100. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,100
+7%since 2000
from 4,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.6
+17%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lake Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,651
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,561
+2%since 2000
from $63,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$367,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,565
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
9.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,473)
Black0.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(183)
Asian4.6%(234)
Other1.7%(86)
Diversity Score24.8%(1,263)
Diversity Score
25
+302%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Barrington, Illinois?

Lake Barrington, Illinois has about 5,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Barrington, Illinois earns about $105,651 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 $367,100, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Barrington, Illinois?

About 64.0% 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 5.3% 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 1,245 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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