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Darien Downtown

Connecticut · 1,242 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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Darien Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,085. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $915,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,242
−7%since 2023
from 1,329 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,576 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 1,687 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.2
+6%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Darien Downtown
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$166,085
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,111 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$121,787
+5%since 2023
from $116,342 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.530
+3%since 2023
from 0.515 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services36.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration33%
US avg: 4.8%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$915,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $908,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,728
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,605 in 2023
US average: $1,442
68.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
31.5% rent
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.5
+1%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,140)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian4.8%(64)
Other7.1%(95)
Diversity Score32.1%(426)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,058)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.2%(90)
Other6.2%(77)
Diversity Score33.1%(412)
33
+3%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

83.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
40.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.3 min
+6%since 2023
from 35.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
30.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
22.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
34.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
73.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
62.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

Darien Downtown, Connecticut has about 1,242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Darien Downtown, Connecticut earns about $166,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien Downtown, Connecticut expensive?

In Darien Downtown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $915,400, and the typical rent is about $2,728 a month.

How educated are people in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

About 83.4% of adults age 25 and over in Darien Downtown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

About 4.5% of people in Darien Downtown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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