Barrington Township, Cook County, Illinois

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Barrington Township
Township
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Location in Cook County
Map of Illinois highlighting Cook County.svg
Cook County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 42°06′41″N88°10′46″W / 42.11139°N 88.17944°W / 42.11139; -88.17944 Coordinates: 42°06′41″N88°10′46″W / 42.11139°N 88.17944°W / 42.11139; -88.17944
Country United States
State Illinois
County Cook
Government
 • SupervisorAmy P. Nykaza
 • Town ClerkD. Robert Alberding
 • AssessorJacqueline Stephens
 • Tax CollectorLinda Post
 • TrusteesRobert Collins
Daniel P. Fitzgerald
Fritz Gohl
Linda Post
Area
 • Total36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2)
 • Land34.8 sq mi (90.2 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2)  3.26%
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,514
 • Density460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60010, 60118, 60192, 60195
FIPS code 17-031-03831
Website www.barringtontownship.com

Barrington Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,514 and it contained 6,172 housing units. [1] The northwestern corner of the Cook County panhandle, it is the county's northwesternmost township. It is also by far the least densely populated township in the county, with less than half the population density of the next least Lemont Township.

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Barrington Township was named after the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. [2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Barrington Township covers an area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km2); of this, 34.8 square miles (90.2 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.0 km2) (3.26 percent) is water. [3]

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated Towns

Cemeteries

The township contains two historic cemeteries: Barrington Center and Union.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Lakes

Landmarks

Demographics

As of the 2020 census [1] there were 16,514 people, 5,456 households, and 4,718 families residing in the township. The population density was 458.34 inhabitants per square mile (176.97/km2). There were 6,172 housing units at an average density of 171.30 per square mile (66.14/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 69.20% White, 0.85% African American, 0.09% Native American, 22.83% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 5.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.30% of the population.

There were 5,456 households, out of which 39.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.20% were married couples living together, 10.85% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 13.53% were non-families. 11.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.12.

The township's age distribution consisted of 26.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $145,611, and the median income for a family was $161,684. Males had a median income of $106,099 versus $60,556 for females. The per capita income for the township was $67,213. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000 14,026—
2010 15,63611.5%
2020 16,5145.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

School districts

Political districts

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References

  1. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  2. ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 41.
  3. ↑ "Geographic Identifier: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Barrington township, Cook County, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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