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Darien

Georgia · 1,807 residents (2025 est.) · 21.165 sq mi
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Darien has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $172,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,452
−16%since 2000
from 1,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+40%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,807 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,390
+247%since 2000
from $11,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+13%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,200
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+50%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(926)
Black43.7%(751)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,090)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(930)
Black22.3%(324)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(116)
Diversity Score66.3%(963)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Georgia?

Darien, Georgia has about 1,452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien, Georgia?

The typical household in Darien, Georgia earns about $57,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien, Georgia expensive?

In Darien, Georgia, the median home is worth about $172,200, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Georgia?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Darien, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien, Georgia?

About 14.4% of people in Darien, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darien, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Darien, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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