Barrington is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,075, an increase of 92 (+1.3%) from the 2010 census count of 6,983, which in turn reflected a decline of 101 (-1.4%) from the 7,084 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.

The area became known as "Barrington" in the 1880s, when William Simpson, one of the partners that developed the area, chose the name from his home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.History, Borough of Barrington. Accessed December 11, 2014. "Shortly after 1880, residents could tell their friends they lived in Barrington. In 1880, Burr Haines acquired a large tract of land on Clements Bridge Road and sold part of it to a syndicate. The name 'Burrwood' was proposed for the sold portion. William Simpson, however, a member of the syndicate impressed with the beauty of Great Barrington, his former home in Massachusetts, won over his colleagues, naming the tract 'Barrington.'"

Barrington was incorporated as a borough on March 27, 1917, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 17, 1917. Portions of the borough were taken on March 24, 1926, to form Lawnside.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 103. Accessed May 1, 2026.

The borough had the 30th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.069% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%."Here are the 30 N.J. towns with the highest property tax rates", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 15, 2021. Accessed January 19, 2022. "The average equalized tax rate in New Jersey was 2.279 in 2020, according to data from the Department of Community Affairs. Here is the list of 30 New Jersey towns with the highest property tax rates.... 30. Barrington Equalized tax rate in Barrington Borough, Camden County, was 4.069 in 2020 Average equalized tax rate in Camden County: 3.470"

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, The borough had a total area of 1.58 square miles (4.10 km2), all of which was land.

The borough borders the Camden County municipalities of Bellmawr, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Lawnside, Magnolia, Runnemede and Tavistock.Areas touching Barrington, MapIt. Accessed March 13, 2020.Municipalities within Camden County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 13, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Barrington had a population of 7,075. The median age was 40.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and older there were 88.7 males age 18 and older.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 3,197 households in Barrington, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.4% were married-couple households, 21.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 3,415 housing units, of which 6.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 5,797 81.9% Black or African American 468 6.6% American Indian and Alaska Native 20 0.3% Asian 164 2.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Some other race 202 2.9% Two or more races 423 6.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 461 6.5%

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 6,983 people, 2,988 households, and 1,805 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 3,158 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 89.56% (6,254) White, 5.13% (358) Black or African American, 0.23% (16) Native American, 1.69% (118) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.46% (102) from other races, and 1.93% (135) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.44% (380) of the population.

Of the 2,988 households, 25.8% had children under the age of 18; 44.2% were married couples living together; 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 39.6% were non-families. Of all households, 33.3% were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.

20.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.7 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $56,681 (with a margin of error of +/− $6,097) and the median family income was $81,398 (+/− $9,410). Males had a median income of $48,028 (+/− $7,016) versus $41,534 (+/− $5,225) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $29,987 (+/− $2,091). About 2.0% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over., United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,084 people, 3,028 households, and 1,831 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 3,164 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 91.61% White, 4.16% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.07% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Barrington borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012., United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

There were 3,028 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $45,148, and the median income for a family was $59,706. Males had a median income of $41,211 versus $31,927 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,434. About 0.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Economy Edmund Scientific Corporation had been based in the borough since 1942. The company store opened in 1952 and closed in 2001 when the consumer business was sold off and relocated to Tonawanda, New York.Wonder & Inspiration Delivered!, Edmund Scientific Corporation. Accessed August 25, 2013. "For over 50 years, Edmund Scientific experienced continued success at our Barrington, New Jersey location."Van Sant, Will. "Twilight For A Celestial Science Store Barrington's Edmund Scientific Will Close At The End Of March. Patrons Are Rushing In To Catch What's Left Of An Area Institution.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 2001. Accessed August 25, 2013. "Now the Edmund Scientific store in Barrington is preparing to close at the end of the month.... The company's decision to sell its consumer division - which includes the store and the famous Scientifics catalog - to Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories of Tonawanda, N.Y., was based on a desire to focus on its business-to-business side, Edmund said."

Barrington is also home to an International Paper box manufacturing facility.

Government

Local government

Barrington is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 28. The borough form of government used by Barrington is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities, March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

, the mayor of the Borough of Barrington is Democrat Kyle Hanson, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Michael L. Beach (D, 2028), Vincent Cerrito (D, 2026), Michael Drumm (D, 2024), Shawn Ludwig (D, 2024), Melanie Mercado-Miller (D, 2026) and Alisha VanBernum (D, 2028).Mayor and Council Info, Borough of Barrington. Accessed January 25, 2026.2025 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Barrington. Accessed January 25, 2026.Official Election Results 2025 General Election November 4, 2025, Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 18, 2025. Accessed January 1, 2026.Official Election Results 2024 General Election November 5, 2024, Camden County, New Jersey, update November 19, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.Official Election Results 2023 General Election November 7, 2023, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 22, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.

Wayne Robenolt was elected to fill the vacant seat of Harry Vincent, who died in January 2012.Councilman Harry M. Vincent (1933 – 2012), Borough of Barrington, January 27, 2012. Accessed December 27, 2013.

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