Barrington, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Barrington, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Barrington, Illinois had a total population of 11,077, the 210th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $147,989, which is 77% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 77% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.6% — among the lowest in Illinois.
68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Illinois.

Barrington Quick Facts

Population 11,077

Median Household Income $147,989

Median Home Value $582,500

Poverty Rate 4.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 43.9 years

Homeownership Rate 78.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.0%

High School Graduation Rate 95.4%

Diversity Index 32/100

Population 11,077 210th of 1,445

Median Income $147,989 top 10%

Poverty Rate 4.6% 63% lower than national

Median Home Value $582,500 top 10%

How Barrington Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,049	11,077	+0.3%
Median household income	$150,714	$147,989	-1.8%
Median home value	$580,900	$582,500	+0.3%

How Barrington Compares

Median Household Income

Barrington

$147,989

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Barrington

$582,500

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.8%

$25K-$50K 10.2%

$50K-$100K 19.6%

$100K+ 63.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

0.3%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

1.1%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

1.1%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

7.1%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

12.2%

$200K+

37.4%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.4%

Renter 21.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,500/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.7%

18-34

8.4%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

23.4%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Barrington Rankings in Illinois

#210 Population of 1,445

#54 Median Income of 1,374

#45 Education of 1,444

#35 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Cook County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chicago	2,711,226	$77,902	16.8%	$334,100
Elgin	114,934	$90,282	9.8%	$273,000
Cicero	82,797	$70,842	14.6%	$249,400
Schaumburg	76,868	$97,514	5.7%	$330,400
Evanston	76,340	$96,434	11.8%	$481,200
Arlington Heights	76,005	$116,723	6.0%	$414,500
Palatine	66,293	$97,819	8.2%	$355,600
Skokie	66,219	$95,337	9.7%	$387,200
Des Plaines	59,156	$97,875	6.0%	$335,600
Orland Park	57,916	$98,910	7.3%	$367,200

Cities Similar to Barrington

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Burr Ridge	11,141	$156,829	$700,400	66.6%	3.9%
Manhattan	11,026	$128,522	$332,600	34.9%	4.2%
River Forest	11,992	$146,786	$687,300	72.9%	2.7%
Winfield	10,095	$135,795	$386,300	59.7%	3.2%
Pingree Grove	10,914	$114,294	$320,800	42.9%	1.2%

Population Overview

Barrington is a small city located in Illinois, within Cook County. The total population is 11,077. It ranks as the 210th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barrington is 43.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Barrington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barrington is $147,989. This is 77% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 83% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $582,500. Housing costs are 121% higher than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Barrington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

68.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Barrington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%. Notably, 25.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barrington, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barrington, Illinois?

Barrington, Illinois has a population of 11,077 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Barrington, IL?

The median household income in Barrington is $147,989, which is 83% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Barrington, IL?

The poverty rate in Barrington is 4.6%. This means approximately 497 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Barrington, Illinois?

Barrington's population is 81.8% White, 1.3% Black, 4.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 7.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Barrington, IL?

The median home value in Barrington is $582,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Barrington, Illinois?

68.0% of adults (25+) in Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 25.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.