South Barrington Population

1960–2026

5,069

2026 projection

0.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Barrington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,069-20.04%
20255,071+110.22%
20245,060+490.98%
20235,011+190.38%
20224,992-340.68%
20215,026-511.00%
20205,077-10.02%
20195,078+170.34%
20185,061+280.56%
20175,033+501.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

South Barrington is growing faster than Cook County and Illinois, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • South Barrington+0.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

South Barrington Demographics

50.1median age

Median age

Female50.3 yrs
Male49.8 yrs

Adults

3,726
1,327 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults2,399 other adults

Sex

Female 50% · 2,513Male 50% · 2,508

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 50 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Barrington Income

$221,575median household income

Median household income

$221,575

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$116,094

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

1%

About 1 in 96 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Barrington Marital Status

73% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married73%80%67%
Never married20%19%21%
Divorced2%<1%3%
Widowed5%<1%8%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201