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Port Barrington

Illinois · 1,584 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Port Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,531. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $301,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 111% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
−5%since 2019
from 1,676 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 1,445 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2019
from 38.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Port Barrington
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,531
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,583 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,859
+11%since 2019
from $50,436 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $301,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,716 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,457)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(147)
Asian2.7%(45)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score29.5%(494)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,257)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10%(159)
Asian6.3%(99)
Other2.1%(34)
Diversity Score42.6%(674)
Diversity Score
43
+44%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−3%since 2019
from 37.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Female
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Barrington, Illinois?

Port Barrington, Illinois has about 1,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Barrington, Illinois earns about $144,531 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 $301,000, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in Port Barrington, Illinois?

About 49.9% 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 1.6% of people in Port Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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