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North Barrington

Illinois · 3,171 residents · 4.725 sq mi
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North Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $197,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $670,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 188% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,171
+9%since 2000
from 2,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Barrington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$197,188
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,251 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,794
+20%since 2000
from $81,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$670,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,703)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(113)
Asian6.3%(199)
Other2.8%(90)
Diversity Score31.2%(988)
Diversity Score
31
+185%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Barrington, Illinois?

North Barrington, Illinois has about 3,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Barrington, Illinois earns about $197,188 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 $670,300.

How educated are people in North Barrington, Illinois?

About 77.3% 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 4.9% 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 1,384 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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