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South Barrington

Illinois · 5,077 residents · 7.458 sq mi
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South Barrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,750. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $855,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 169% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,077
+35%since 2000
from 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024South Barrington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,755 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,005
−7%since 2000
from $76,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$855,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
3.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(2,672)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(161)
Asian40.2%(2,041)
Other5.3%(269)
Diversity Score71.9%(3,651)
Diversity Score
72
+94%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Barrington, Illinois?

South Barrington, Illinois has about 5,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Barrington, Illinois earns about $183,750 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 $855,700.

How educated are people in South Barrington, Illinois?

About 66.3% 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 1.7% 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 2,142 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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