South Barrington, Illinois
Encyclopedia
South Barrington is a village in Cook County
, Illinois
, United States
south of Barrington, Illinois
. The population was 3,760 at the 2000 census. South Barrington is a wealthy suburb
of Chicago
and home to the famous megachurch
Willow Creek Community Church
. The village is known throughout the area for its extreme affluence, and is on the list of the 100 wealthiest towns in the nation. The Arboretum of South Barrington
is a new lifestyle center
located within the village limits.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²), of which, 6.6 square miles (17.1 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (4.52%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,760 people, 1,147 households, and 1,060 families residing in the village. The population density
was 573.6 people per square mile (221.3/km²). There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 178.8 per square mile (69.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% White, 0.88% African American, 0.05% Native American, 3.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 1,147 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.1% were married couples
living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.5% were non-families. 5.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $170,755, and the median income for a family was $174,318. The per capita income
for the village was $76,078. About 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 0.5% of those age 65 or over.
Cook County, Illinois
Cook County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, with its county seat in Chicago. It is the second most populous county in the United States after Los Angeles County. The county has 5,194,675 residents, which is 40.5 percent of all Illinois residents. Cook County's population is larger than...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
south of Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, Illinois
Barrington is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois and Lake County, Illinois. The population was 10,327 at the 2010 census. Located approximately northwest of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks and horse trails in a country-suburban setting...
. The population was 3,760 at the 2000 census. South Barrington is a wealthy suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
and home to the famous megachurch
Megachurch
A megachurch is a church having 2,000 or more in average weekend attendance. The Hartford Institute's database lists more than 1,300 such Protestant churches in the United States. According to that data, approximately 50 churches on the list have attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000...
Willow Creek Community Church
Willow Creek Community Church
Willow Creek Community Church is a non-denominational, multi-generational Evangelical Christian megachurch located in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois. It was founded on October 12, 1975 by Bill Hybels, who is currently the senior pastor...
. The village is known throughout the area for its extreme affluence, and is on the list of the 100 wealthiest towns in the nation. The Arboretum of South Barrington
The Arboretum of South Barrington
The Arboretum of South Barrington is a shopping mall that opened in the Fall of 2008 in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois. The center is looking to attract retailers. The center comprises a mix of apparel and furniture retailers, restaurants, and a movie theater.-Sale:On December...
is a new lifestyle center
Lifestyle center
Lifestyle center may refer to:* Lifestyle center * Lifestyle center...
located within the village limits.
Geography
South Barrington is located at 42°5′3"N 88°9′17"W (42.084226, -88.15478).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²), of which, 6.6 square miles (17.1 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (4.52%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,760 people, 1,147 households, and 1,060 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 573.6 people per square mile (221.3/km²). There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 178.8 per square mile (69.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% White, 0.88% African American, 0.05% Native American, 3.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 1,147 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.5% were non-families. 5.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $170,755, and the median income for a family was $174,318. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $76,078. About 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 0.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Joseph MercolaJoseph MercolaJoseph M. Mercola is a controversial physician, health activist, and entrepreneur practicing in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He is the author of several books including The No-Grain Diet , and The Great Bird Flu Hoax...
advocate of alternative medicineAlternative medicineAlternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." It is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than on scientific evidence.... - Mike MageeMike Magee (soccer)Mike Magee is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
, professional soccer player with MLSMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
side Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles GalaxyThe Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... - Walter PaytonWalter PaytonWalter Jerry Payton was an American football running back who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League for thirteen seasons. Walter Payton was known around the NFL as "Sweetness". He is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of American football...
, late pro football hall of famer (Chicago Bears) - Craig Anderson, professional ice hockey goaltender for the Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
- Joe Aldeguer, financier and radio show host
- William Jennings, Real Estate Mogul
- Mike SingletaryMike SingletaryMichael "Mike" Singletary is an American football coach and former professional football player. He is currently the linebacker coach and assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL....
, Pro football hall of famer (Chicago Bears), NFL Head Football Coach (San Francisco 49ers). - ButeraButeraButera is an Italian town and comune in the province of Caltanissetta, in the southwestern part of the island of Sicily. It is bounded by the comuni of Gela, Licata, Mazzarino, Ravanusa and Riesi. It has population of 5,063 and is far from Caltanissetta, the province's capital....
family, Operators of Butera Markets.
External links
- Village of South Barrington official site
- Barrington Area Library