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South Barrington

Illinois · 4,565 residents · 7.458 sq mi
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South Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,298. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $876,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 215% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% 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
4,565
+21%since 2000
from 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
612 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024South Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,298
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,755 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,620
−7%since 2000
from $76,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$876,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(3,080)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(118)
Asian26.6%(1,213)
Other1.5%(67)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,622)
Diversity Score
57
+55%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Barrington, Illinois?

South Barrington, Illinois has about 4,565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Barrington, Illinois earns about $175,298 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 $876,100, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 75.7% 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 2.7% 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 1,630 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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