South Barrington, Illinois facts for kids
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South Barrington, Illinois
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Location of South Barrington in Cook County, Illinois.
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 South Barrington, Illinois
Location in Chicago metropolitan area
South Barrington, Illinois
Location in Illinois
South Barrington, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Barrington | |
| Incorporated | 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | President-trustee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.71 sq mi (19.97 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.43 sq mi (19.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) 3.67% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,077 | |
| • Density | 683.59/sq mi (263.92/km2) | |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $70,004 | |
| • Median home value | $841,900 | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60010
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| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 | |
| Geocode | 70,564 | |
| FIPS code | 17-70564 | |
South Barrington is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a residential area located just south of Barrington. In 2020, about 5,077 people lived there. South Barrington is known for a large church called Willow Creek Community Church. It also has a fun place called Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch and Farm, and a shopping area known as The Arboretum of South Barrington.
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Exploring South Barrington's Location
South Barrington is located at 42°5′3″N 88°9′17″W / 42.08417°N 88.15472°W. It covers a total area of about 7.71 square miles (19.97 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.43 square miles (19.24 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in South Barrington?
This section tells us about the people who live in South Barrington.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in South Barrington has grown quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 473 | — | |
| 1970 | 348 | −26.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,168 | 235.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,937 | 151.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 28.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,565 | 21.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,077 | 11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, there were 5,077 people living in the village. There were 1,534 households, which are groups of people living together.
A Look at the Community
South Barrington is a diverse place. About 53% of the people are White, and about 40% are Asian. There are also people who are African American, Native American, and from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in South Barrington. About 40% of households have children under 18. Most households, around 86%, are married couples living together. The average household has about 3.28 people.
Age and Income in the Village
The people in South Barrington are of different ages. About 28% are under 18 years old. About 36% are between 45 and 64 years old, and 18% are 65 or older. The average age in the village is about 48.5 years.
The village is known for having high incomes. The average income for a household was $183,750 in 2020. This means it is a very well-off community. Only a small number of people, about 1.7%, live below the poverty line.
Learning in South Barrington
Most public schools in South Barrington are part of the Barrington District 220.
Schools in District 220
Children in this district attend these schools:
- Barbara B Rose Elementary School (for grades Kindergarten to 5th)
- Grove Avenue Elementary School (for grades Kindergarten to 5th)
- Countryside Elementary School (for grades Kindergarten to 5th)
- Barrington Middle School Prairie Campus (for grades 6th to 8th)
- Barrington Middle School Station Campus (for grades 6th to 8th)
- Barrington High School (for grades 9th to 12th)
Other School Districts Serving the Village
A small part of the village is served by other school districts. Some students go to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (K-6) in Hoffman Estates. They might then attend Carl Sandburg Junior High School (7-8) in Rolling Meadows. These schools are part of District 15. After that, students go to William Fremd High School (9-12) in Palatine, which is in District 211.
Another small area of South Barrington is served by District 300. Students there attend Parkview Elementary School, Carpentersville Middle School, and Dundee Crown High School. These schools are located in Carpentersville, Illinois.
Getting Around South Barrington
Pace offers bus service in the area. You can catch the I-90 Express bus at the I-90/Barrington Road station. This station is at the south end of the village.
Famous People from South Barrington
Many interesting people have lived in South Barrington, including:
- Craig Anderson: A professional ice hockey goalie who played for the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators.
- Paul Bragiel: A venture capitalist who also competed as a cross-country skier for the Colombian National Team.
- Gregory Dickow: A well-known pastor and founder of Life Changers International Church.
- Mike Magee: A soccer player who played as a forward for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club.
- Walter Payton: A legendary Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears football team.
- Mike Singletary: A Hall of Fame linebacker and coach for several NFL teams.
See also
In Spanish: South Barrington (Illinois) para niños
