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Port Barrington

Illinois · 1,584 residents (2025 est.) · 1.16 sq mi
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Port Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,886. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $379,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,477
−6%since 2023
from 1,574 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,357 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,584 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Port Barrington
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,886
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,264
+7%since 2023
from $65,517 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $361,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,900
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,284)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(192)
Asian2.5%(39)
Other2.6%(41)
Diversity Score39.8%(626)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,192)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(160)
Asian5%(74)
Other2.2%(33)
Diversity Score41.7%(616)
Diversity Score
42
+5%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+7%since 2023
from 34.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Foreign born
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Barrington, Illinois?

Port Barrington, Illinois has about 1,477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Barrington, Illinois earns about $149,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Barrington, Illinois expensive?

In Port Barrington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $379,600, and the typical rent is about $1,900 a month.

How educated are people in Port Barrington, Illinois?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Port Barrington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Barrington, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Port 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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