Barrington Hills, IL Median Household Income By Age

Barrington Hills, IL median household income by age of householder

As one can expect, household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. However, this upward trend reaches a peak at a certain point, and beyond that, it tends to level off or even decrease. Based on our analysis of the distribution of Barrington Hills population by age, the median age in Barrington Hills is 48.5 years.

Typically for a location with median age in this range, it tends to house more established professionals, possibly reflecting stable households and higher earning poptential. Interestingly, within Barrington Hills, the age group of 45 to 64 years also exhibits the highest median household income, recorded at $239,401.

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Barrington Hills, the median household income stands at $239,401 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $156,128 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $154,235.

For a better visual representation of these income disparities, refer to the bar chart below. It offers a clear illustration of the differences in median household incomes based on the age of householders, derived from most current ACS data provided by the Census Bureau for the village of Barrington Hills.

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Barrington Hills, IL median household income by age of householder

It offers a clear illustration of the differences in median household incomes in Barrington Hills, based on the age of householders divided into four cohorts : Under 25 years, 25 - 44 years, 45 to 64 years and 65 years and over.

Analysis of income trends over the past decade highlights notable shifts across various age groups. Among the three age groups with available Census data in both 2012 and 2022, two groups encountered a decline in their median household income, while the remaining one experienced an increase during this period. Notably, household income for individuals within the 65 years and over age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $61,089(65.58%), escalating from a median of $93,146 in 2012 to $154,235 in 2022. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 44 years years witnessed the most significant decline in household income across the same span. Their median income saw a substantial drop of $71,284(31.35%), declining from a median of $227,412 in 2012 to $156,128 in 2022.

Barrington Hills, IL household income distribution across age groups

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape within the Barrington Hills population, we conducted an analysis of household incomes across 16 distinct brackets within four age cohorts: under 25 years, 25 to 44 years, 45 to 64 years, and over 65 years.

Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 0 households where the householder is under 25 years old, 169(12.54%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 622(46.14%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 557(41.32%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.

In Barrington Hills, the age group of 45 to 64 years stands out with both the highest median income and the maximum share of households. This alignment suggests a financially stable demographic, indicating an established community with stable careers and higher incomes.

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Barrington Hills, IL household income distribution across age groups

Household income distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Barrington Hills: under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years

To further explore the income distribution and gain insights into financial landscape of Barrington Hills when compared to the state of Illinois and The United States, we analyzed household incomes across various age cohorts and their corresponding income brackets. Here, are our key findings:

• Householder under 25 years: In Barrington Hills, the comparison with the median income of the state and the nation remains inapplicable as there are no households headed by individuals under 25 years old.
• Householder 25 to 44 years: In Barrington Hills, among households headed by individuals aged 25 to 44, an impressive 84.62% match or surpass the state of Illinois median income of $81,668. These 143 households, represent a significant portion of the total 169 households in Barrington Hills within 25-44 years age group, reflecting commendable financial well-being within the state boundaries.
• Householder 45 to 64 years: In Barrington Hills, within the age group of 45 to 64 years, a remarkable 87.94% of households meet or exceed the state of Illinois median income of $81,668. These 547 households, out of the total 622 households in this age cohort, signify a substantial portion of mature demographic of Barrington Hills, showcasing commendable financial stability in comparison to the Illinois state median income benchmark.
• Householder 65 years and over: In Barrington Hills, among the over 65 years age group, an impressive 75.22% of households either match or surpass the state of Illinois median income of $81,668. These 419 households, constituting a significant portion of the Barrington Hills village senior population, showcase commendable financial stability compared to the Illinois state median income benchmark.

Things to know

Which age group reports the highest median household income in Barrington Hills, IL?

In Barrington Hills, households led by individuals aged 45 to 64 years report the highest median household income of $239,401 according to the American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates by the US Census Bureau.

How does the median household income vary by age in Barrington Hills, IL?

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Barrington Hills, the median household income stands at $239,401 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $156,128 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $154,235..

How does the median household income for households led by individuals of median age compare in Barrington Hills, IL?

The median age in Barrington Hills is 48.5, which falls within the 45 to 64 years range among the four age groups defined by the US Census Bureau. This demographic tends to house more established professionals, possibly reflecting stable households and higher earning poptential. Interestingly, within Barrington Hills, the age group of 45 to 64 years also exhibits the highest median household income, recorded at $239,401.

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