Population 7,357 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barrington
Household size in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Barrington is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Barrington is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Barrington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Barrington
Renters in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Barrington than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Barrington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Barrington has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Barrington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $829 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $831 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,005 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,069 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$240 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Barrington costs $1,069 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $240 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Barrington
Bachelor's degrees in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +26.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Barrington: 48.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 26.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Barrington: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Barrington
| Period | Barrington | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Barrington is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Barrington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2.17 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 1960 | $1,069 | 48.2% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| Haddon Heights | 2.37 | 42.5 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 4.7% | 1946 | $1,779 | 58.2% | 97.6% | 4.6% |
| Lawnside | 2.67 | 48.1 | 18.1% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,055 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| Runnemede | 2.54 | 37.8 | 14.6% | 27.6% | 7.8% | 1957 | $1,663 | 28.7% | 93.9% | 5.6% |
| Audubon | 2.60 | 40.1 | 10.6% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1940 | $1,261 | 47.7% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| Tavistock | 2.77 | 43.0 | 9.0% | 17.0% | 7.6% | 1967 | $960 | 16.8% | 96.0% | 11.1% |
| Glendora | 2.57 | 40.7 | 6.4% | 25.0% | 3.7% | 1960 | $1,028 | 21.0% | 93.4% | 14.3% |
| Bellmawr | 2.43 | 41.0 | 12.7% | 36.4% | 4.3% | 1960 | $1,243 | 23.4% | 89.1% | 4.3% |
| Haddonfield | 2.79 | 39.3 | 5.1% | 30.6% | 7.2% | 1949 | $1,826 | 73.6% | 98.0% | 5.8% |
| Somerdale | 2.46 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 24.1% | 1.4% | 1967 | $1,373 | 32.3% | 91.9% | 7.2% |
| Mount Ephraim | 2.45 | 38.6 | 9.4% | 29.2% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,649 | 27.1% | 95.1% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Barrington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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