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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Barrington

Illinois · 2,918 residents · 4.725 sq mi
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North Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,251. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $527,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 214% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,918
+63%since 1990
from 1,787 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+63%since 1990
from 378 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+10%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Barrington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$146,251
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,582 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$81,243
+56%since 1990
from $51,948 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$527,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,563
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.3% in 1990
2.6% rent
3.6
+21%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,771)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score6.7%(120)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,769)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(71)
Asian1.6%(46)
Diversity Score10.9%(319)
11
+63%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 98.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 33.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Barrington, Illinois?

North Barrington, Illinois has about 2,918 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Barrington, Illinois earns about $146,251 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 $527,000, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in North Barrington, Illinois?

About 62.6% 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 2.8% 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 1,131 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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