South Barrington, IL Demographics

A map of South Barrington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,432	2,672	48.4%	52.6%
Asian	2,354	2,041	46.9%	40.2%
Multiracial	176	159	3.5%	3.1%
Black	38	39	0.8%	0.8%
Hispanic	21	161	0.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.1%

South Barrington, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,021, a slight decrease from the 5,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% White, 46.9% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Barrington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Barrington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Barrington, that probability was 55.9% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Barrington is ranked the 335th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). South Barrington was ranked the 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Barrington's White Population

2,432 residents of South Barrington, or 48.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Barrington is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. South Barrington ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of South Barrington's population has decreased from 52.6% to 48.4%.

South Barrington is more White than neighboring Hoffman Estates (47.9% White), and Streamwood (36.1% White). South Barrington is less White than neighboring Inverness (76.4% White), Barrington Hills (86.4% White), and Barrington (81.8% White).

South Barrington's Black Population

38 residents of South Barrington, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Barrington is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. South Barrington ranks 681st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of South Barrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Barrington is more Black than neighboring Inverness (0.7% Black). South Barrington is less Black than neighboring Hoffman Estates (5.5% Black), Barrington Hills (2.1% Black), Barrington (1.3% Black), and Streamwood (5.1% Black).

South Barrington's Asian Population

2,354 residents of South Barrington, or 46.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Barrington is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. South Barrington ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of South Barrington's population has increased from 40.2% to 46.9%.

South Barrington is more Asian than neighboring Hoffman Estates (25.1% Asian), Inverness (20% Asian), Barrington Hills (7.5% Asian), Barrington (7.9% Asian), and Streamwood (14.5% Asian).

South Barrington's Hispanic Population

21 residents of South Barrington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Barrington is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Barrington ranks 711th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Barrington's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.4%.

South Barrington is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoffman Estates (17% Hispanic), Inverness (0.7% Hispanic), Barrington Hills (1.4% Hispanic), Barrington (4.1% Hispanic), and Streamwood (40.7% Hispanic).

South Barrington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Barrington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Barrington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Barrington ranks 1121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Barrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Barrington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoffman Estates (0.2% Native American/Other), Inverness (0.7% Native American/Other), Barrington (0.8% Native American/Other), and Streamwood (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Barrington's Multiracial Population

176 residents of South Barrington, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Barrington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Barrington ranks 873rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Barrington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Barrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

South Barrington is more Multiracial than neighboring Inverness (1.6% Multiracial), and Barrington Hills (2.6% Multiracial). South Barrington is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoffman Estates (4.3% Multiracial), Barrington (3.9% Multiracial), and Streamwood (3.6% 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.