Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Barrington Hills, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,879

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%3,352

Asian

7.5%290

Two or More

2.6%99

Black

2.1%83

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.2%5

High School Diploma

10%245

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%109

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%292

Associate's Degree

5.7%140

Bachelor's Degree

36.6%899

Master's Degree

14.2%349

Professional Degree

12.7%312

Doctorate

2.4%60

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

66%

Graduate+

29.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$913,600

Median Renti

$3,282

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.6%1,121

Renter-Occupied

10.4%130

Total Units

1,447

Homeownership

89.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%10

$100K–$150K

0.9%10

$150K–$200K

0.5%6

$200K–$300K

1.2%14

$300K–$500K

5.7%64

$500K–$1M

50.4%565

$1M+

40.3%452

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%64

2010–2019

3%44

2000–2009

8.2%119

1990–1999

15.4%223

1980–1989

14.4%209

1970–1979

20.9%303

1960–1969

8.7%126

1950–1959

12.8%185

1940–1949

1.1%16

1939 or earlier

10.9%158

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

95.2%1,191

Electricity

4.8%60

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$205,074

Mean Household Incomei

$324,940

Per Capita Incomei

$105,886

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,965

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%26

$15K–$20K

4.6%57

$20K–$25K

2.2%28

$50K–$60K

3.8%47

$60K–$75K

0.3%4

$75K–$100K

3.8%47

$100K–$125K

10.2%128

$125K–$150K

4.7%59

$150K–$200K

16.9%212

$200K+

51.4%643

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,816

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,906

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

135(4.8% of civilian adults)