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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Barrington

Illinois · 2,935 residents · 7.458 sq mi
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South Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,487. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 825 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 280% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,935
−22%vs 2000
vs 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
394 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024South Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$122,487
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,755 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$47,248
−38%vs 2000
vs $76,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $689,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
97.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.6% in 2000
2.5% rent
4.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score37.1%(1,393)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,741)
Black1.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian5.4%(158)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score17.1%(503)
17
−54%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.2%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.9%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.7 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Barrington, Illinois?

South Barrington, Illinois has about 2,935 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Barrington, Illinois earns about $122,487 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 $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 46.2% 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 1.3% of people in South 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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