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North Barrington

Illinois · 3,125 residents (2025 est.) · 4.725 sq mi
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North Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $226,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $765,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,143
+8%since 2000
from 2,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+12%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Barrington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$226,055
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,251 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,209
+32%since 2000
from $81,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−9%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$765,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,679
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+58.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,769)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(71)
Asian1.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(120)
Asian7.2%(226)
Other6%(189)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,183)
Diversity Score
38
+245%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 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
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Barrington, Illinois?

North Barrington, Illinois has about 3,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Barrington, Illinois earns about $226,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Barrington, Illinois expensive?

In North Barrington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $765,900, and the typical rent is about $2,679 a month.

How educated are people in North Barrington, Illinois?

About 77.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Barrington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Barrington, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in North Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Barrington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North Barrington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,356 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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