Barrington, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Barrington, Illinois is 11,049 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 209th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $150,714, the median home value is $580,900, and the median age is 43.1.
The population has grown 2.8% since 2010 (10,327 → 10,615).
11,049
Population
2394
People / sq mi
$150,714
Median Income
$580,900
Median Home Value
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Barrington covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 2394 people per square mile.
About Barrington, IL
Remote work is unusually prominent in Barrington: 31.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Barrington is a city in Illinois with a population of 11,049.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $150,714, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $580,900, with typical rent around $1,886.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 72.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 31.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Barrington — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Barrington village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Barrington village had a population of 10,327 in 2010 and 10,615 in 2024, a 2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,706 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.21%.
10,615
Population (2024)
10,327
Population (2010)
10,706
Peak (2020)
0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,327 |
| 2011 | 10,337 |
| 2012 | 10,347 |
| 2013 | 10,365 |
| 2014 | 10,377 |
| 2015 | 10,358 |
| 2016 | 10,333 |
| 2017 | 10,283 |
| 2018 | 10,254 |
| 2019 | 10,217 |
| 2020 | 10,706 |
| 2021 | 10,665 |
| 2022 | 10,573 |
| 2023 | 10,564 |
| 2024 | 10,615 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$150,714
Median Household Income
$80,316
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$580,900
Median Home Value
$1,886
Median Rent
79.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
72.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.7%
Drive Alone
56.1%
Public Transit
31.9%
Work From Home
32.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.2%
Foreign Born
86.2%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
6.6%
With Disability
97.3%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.0% |
| Information | 14.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 13.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 0.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barrington, Illinois has a population of 11,049 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 209th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Barrington, Illinois is $150,714, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Barrington, Illinois is $580,900, with median monthly rent at $1,886 and a homeownership rate of 79.2%.
The median age in Barrington, Illinois is 43.1 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has grown 2.8% since 2010 (10,327 → 10,615).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.