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, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,077

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%9,065

Asian

7.9%878

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%458

Two or More

3.9%437

Black

1.3%146

Other

0.8%93

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%24

High School Diploma

8.3%626

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%254

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%812

Associate's Degree

4.6%351

Bachelor's Degree

42.2%3,185

Master's Degree

19.9%1,506

Professional Degree

4.9%372

Doctorate

1%75

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

68%

Graduate+

25.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$582,500

Median Renti

$1,500

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%3,368

Renter-Occupied

21.6%929

Total Units

4,424

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%23

$100K–$150K

0.7%25

$150K–$200K

1.7%56

$200K–$300K

4.3%145

$300K–$500K

29%976

$500K–$1M

58.6%1,975

$1M+

5%168

Rent Distribution

Under $500

186

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

122

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

390

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%72

2010–2019

3.6%158

2000–2009

8.9%394

1990–1999

7.8%345

1980–1989

11.1%489

1970–1979

20%887

1960–1969

24.2%1,072

1950–1959

7.9%350

1940–1949

1.9%82

1939 or earlier

13%575

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%3,665

Electricity

12.6%540

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%51

No Fuel

0.7%32

Other

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$147,989

Mean Household Incomei

$203,566

Per Capita Incomei

$79,159

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

4,815

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%234

$10K–$15K

0.3%13

$20K–$25K

1%45

$25K–$30K

1.7%72

$30K–$35K

3.9%167

$35K–$40K

1.1%46

$40K–$45K

2.6%112

$45K–$50K

0.9%39

$50K–$60K

4.5%195

$60K–$75K

7.9%341

$75K–$100K

7.1%304

$100K–$125K

8%344

$125K–$150K

5.9%255

$150K–$200K

12.2%524

$200K+

37.4%1,606

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

145

Residentsi

229

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing7 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes82% occupied$660/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8102 homes100% occupied$269/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $147,989/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $44K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$44K–$74K/yr

13.9%

Low income$74K–$118K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.8% of subsidized households are minority

6.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,637

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,680

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(3.7% of civilian adults)