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Barrington

New Jersey · 7,155 residents (2025 est.) · 1.581 sq mi
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Barrington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,076
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,476 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+16%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,155 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Barrington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,290
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,531
+123%since 2000
from $24,434 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+26%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,411)
Black4%(282)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(201)
Asian1.4%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(1,391)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(6,098)
Black2.6%(187)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(155)
Asian3.7%(265)
Other5.2%(371)
Diversity Score31.5%(2,229)
Diversity Score
31
+60%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
14.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrington, New Jersey?

Barrington, New Jersey has about 7,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrington, New Jersey?

The typical household in Barrington, New Jersey earns about $87,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrington, New Jersey expensive?

In Barrington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $273,200, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, New Jersey?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barrington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrington, New Jersey?

About 7.4% of people in Barrington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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