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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Barrington

Illinois · 1,787 residents · 4.725 sq mi
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North Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,582. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 1,131 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $306,500. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 218% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,787
−39%vs 2000
vs 2,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
378 / sq mi
−39%vs 2000
vs 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Barrington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,582
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,251 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$51,948
−36%vs 2000
vs $81,243 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$306,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,563 in 2000
US average: $450
97.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.4% in 2000
2.7% rent
3.0
−17%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,771)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.7%(120)
7
−38%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
25.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.2 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Barrington, Illinois?

North Barrington, Illinois has about 1,787 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Barrington, Illinois earns about $102,582 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 $306,500, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in North Barrington, Illinois?

About 58.8% 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 3.2% of people in North Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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