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Port Barrington

Illinois · 1,517 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Port Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,650. Population has declined 14% since 2009. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $345,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
−14%since 2009
from 1,771 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 1,527 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2009
from 36.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Port Barrington
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,650
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $103,839 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,219
+3%since 2009
from $41,177 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $340,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,292 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 98.4% in 2009
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,553)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(46)
Asian7.3%(130)
Other1.2%(22)
Diversity Score28.1%(497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,283)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(87)
Asian7.2%(109)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score35%(531)
Diversity Score
35
+25%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Barrington, Illinois?

Port Barrington, Illinois has about 1,517 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Barrington, Illinois earns about $101,650 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 $345,700, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Port Barrington, Illinois?

About 47.0% 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 2.6% of people in Port Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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