About Barry
Set in the western part of Illinois, Barry is a small town with an estimated population of 1,253.
Barry holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 876 residents per square mile.
📰 Barry News Today
- Craig Lister Obituary (2026) - Barry, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- New details on train crash that injured recent Western High School graduate KHQA · Aug 13
- Obituary for Ronald Eugene Constable Niebur Funeral Homes · May 13
- Ascend Wellness employees go on strike, citing unfair labor practices WGEM · Jun 25
- Teamsters strike at Ascend Wellness cannabis facility in Barry whig.com · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Barry Unique
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barry
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Barry
- Western Barry Elem
- Western High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,253
Rank in state#590 of 1,294
Land area1.43 sq mi
Density876/sq mi
Coordinates39.6983, -91.0399