Barrington, NJ Demographics

A map of Barrington's Population by Race

Barrington, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,076, a less than 1% change from the 7,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, 2.6% Black, 2.2% Hispanic, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barrington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barrington has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Barrington, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barrington is ranked the 228th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Barrington was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barrington's White Population

6,098 residents of Barrington, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barrington is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Barrington ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Barrington's population has increased from 80.6% to 86.2%.

Barrington is more White than neighboring Magnolia (58.2% White), Lawnside (4.6% White), and Runnemede (73.5% White). Barrington is less White than neighboring Haddon Heights (89.5% White), and Tavistock (100% White).

Barrington's Black Population

187 residents of Barrington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barrington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Barrington ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Black residents' share of Barrington's population has decreased from 6.3% to 2.6%.

Barrington is more Black than neighboring Haddon Heights (1.4% Black), and Tavistock (0% Black). Barrington is less Black than neighboring Magnolia (14.9% Black), Lawnside (69.4% Black), and Runnemede (7.4% Black).

Barrington's Asian Population

265 residents of Barrington, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barrington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Barrington ranks 417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Barrington's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

Barrington is more Asian than neighboring Haddon Heights (1.6% Asian), Lawnside (0.9% Asian), Tavistock (0% Asian), and Runnemede (2.6% Asian). Barrington is less Asian than neighboring Magnolia (6.8% Asian).

Barrington's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Barrington, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barrington is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Barrington ranks 496th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Barrington's population has decreased from 6.5% to 2.2%.

Barrington is more Hispanic than neighboring Tavistock (0% Hispanic). Barrington is less Hispanic than neighboring Haddon Heights (4.2% Hispanic), Magnolia (17.4% Hispanic), Lawnside (19.8% Hispanic), and Runnemede (12.8% Hispanic).

Barrington's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Barrington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barrington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Barrington ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Barrington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haddon Heights (0% Native American/Other), Magnolia (0% Native American/Other), Tavistock (0% Native American/Other), and Runnemede (0% Native American/Other). Barrington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawnside (1.5% Native American/Other).

Barrington's Multiracial Population

358 residents of Barrington, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barrington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Barrington ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barrington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Barrington's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.1%.

Barrington is more Multiracial than neighboring Haddon Heights (3.3% Multiracial), Magnolia (2.7% Multiracial), Lawnside (3.7% Multiracial), Tavistock (0% Multiracial), and Runnemede (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.