Barrington township, Illinois
Barrington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Barrington township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,247. The land area covers 34.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,247 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,742 | ±244 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,972 | ±280 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,742 | ±244 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 230 | ±144 |
| Median Home Value | $696,100 | ±$53,240 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,323 | ±$617 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $183,663 | ±$11,790 |
| Per Capita Income | $82,272 | ±$7,226 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 844 | ±422 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,192 | ±385 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.6% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,240 (2024)
ID: 162816
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
602 S HOUGH ST, BARRINGTON IL 60010-4499
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Barrington | KG-05 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | PK | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | 09-12 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | 06-08 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | 06-08 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | KG-05 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | KG-05 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | KG-05 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Barrington | KG-05 | Barrington, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ambria College of Nursing
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College | 3.0 mi away | 5210 Trillium Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192 |
8473970300175
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NORTH HOFFMAN BRANCH
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3600 LEXINGTON DRIVE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60192 |
(847) 934-0220
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William Rainey Harper College
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College | 5.8 mi away | 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067-7398 |
8479256000
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BARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 505 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010 |
(847) 382-1300
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G Skin & Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 90 W Hillcrest Blvd Suite 302, Schaumburg, IL, 60195 |
8478365900
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FOX RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 555 BARRINGTON AVENUE, EAST DUNDEE, IL, 60118 |
(847) 428-3661
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Judson University
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College | 6.7 mi away | 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL, 60123-1498 |
8476282500
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HOFFMAN ESTATES BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1550 HASSELL ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60169 |
(847) 885-3511
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Elgin Community College
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College | 9.8 mi away | 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123-7193 |
8476971000
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FOX RIVER GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 407 LINCOLN AVENUE, FOX RIVER GROVE, IL, 60021 |
(847) 639-2274
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BARRINGTON 3SW, IL US, located 0.8 miles from Barrington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 13.4° | 21.1° | 2.07" | 12.6" |
| February | 32.8° | 16.4° | 24.6° | 1.90" | 8.5" |
| March | 44.5° | 26.5° | 35.5° | 2.35" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.5° | 37.2° | 47.3° | 3.95" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.5° | 48.3° | 58.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 58.1° | 67.8° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 62.6° | 72.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.2° | 61.2° | 70.2° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 53.6° | 63.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.1° | 41.5° | 50.8° | 3.39" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.3° | 30.2° | 38.2° | 2.58" | 2.0" |
| December | 34.2° | 19.7° | 27.0° | 2.19" | 9.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Barrington village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Barrington Hills village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| East Dundee village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Hoffman Estates village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Barrington village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Inverness village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703103831. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.