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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Barrington

Illinois · 3,760 residents · 7.458 sq mi
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South Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,755. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $689,200. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 267% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,760
+28%since 1990
from 2,935 in 1990
1990 – 2025
504 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 394 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+21%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024South Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$170,755
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$76,078
+61%since 1990
from $47,248 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$689,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
98.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.5% in 1990
1.4% rent
4.0
−1%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,741)
Black1.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian5.4%(158)
Diversity Score17.1%(503)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(3,043)
Black0.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian14.4%(541)
Diversity Score37.1%(1,393)
37
+116%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.6%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.9%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 31.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Barrington, Illinois earns about $170,755 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 $689,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 62.6% 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 2.6% 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 825 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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