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South Barrington

Illinois · 5,071 residents (2025 est.) · 7.458 sq mi
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#21Highest homeownership rateof 6,82398.2%#25Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.0%#103Highest median household incomeof 6,818$221,575#239Most educatedof 6,82673.6%
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South Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $221,575. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $908,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,021
+34%since 2000
from 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
+22%since 2009
from 552 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+21%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,071 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024South Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(155)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(269)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.5%(527)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(361)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(208)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.7%(187)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.3%(317)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.9%(898)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(772)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.7%(891)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(394)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$221,575
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,755 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,079
+30%since 2000
from $76,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−5%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$908,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,200
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
98.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−5%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(3,043)
Black0.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian14.4%(541)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,432)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian46.9%(2,354)
Other3.5%(176)
Diversity Score
68
+19%since 2009
from 57 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(11)
Spaniard0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Asian Indian35.4%(1,778)
Pakistani6.7%(338)
Chinese1.3%(67)
Vietnamese0.9%(46)
Filipino0.8%(39)
Korean0.7%(36)
Ancestry
German13.5%(677)
Irish12.5%(630)
Polish8%(402)
Greek6.4%(323)
Italian5.1%(258)
English3.8%(191)
Arab3.1%(156)
Jordanian1.9%(96)
Swedish1.6%(82)
Finnish1.1%(54)
Egyptian0.9%(43)
Norwegian0.7%(37)
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French0.6%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(31)
Russian0.5%(24)
Scottish0.4%(22)
Lithuanian0.4%(18)
Welsh0.3%(13)
Czech0.2%(11)
American0.2%(9)
Belgian0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Pakistani population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 3.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 68.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(354)
Married80.2%(1,535)
Widowed0.9%(17)
Divorced0.5%(9)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(451)
Married67.6%(1,457)
Widowed8.4%(180)
Divorced3.1%(67)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Barrington, Illinois?

South Barrington, Illinois has about 5,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Barrington, Illinois earns about $221,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Barrington, Illinois expensive?

In South Barrington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $908,300, and the typical rent is about $2,200 a month.

How educated are people in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 73.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Barrington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 1.0% of people in South Barrington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Barrington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Barrington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,086 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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