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Barrington

New Jersey · 6,983 residents · 1.581 sq mi
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Barrington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,983
−1%since 2000
from 7,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,417 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Barrington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,987
+23%since 2000
from $24,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,040)
Black4.8%(334)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(380)
Asian1.7%(116)
Other1%(73)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,072)
Diversity Score
30
+51%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrington, New Jersey?

Barrington, New Jersey has about 6,983 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barrington, New Jersey earns about $56,681 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 $229,500, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Barrington, New Jersey?

About 23.1% 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 3.3% 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 209 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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