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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Darien

Georgia · 1,783 residents · 21.165 sq mi
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Darien has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,783
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
84 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,032
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,135 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,760
−27%vs 2000
vs $11,938 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
73.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
1.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57%(1,017)
Black43%(766)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,099)
62
−3%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Darien, Georgia?

Darien, Georgia has about 1,783 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Darien, Georgia?

The typical household in Darien, Georgia earns about $19,032 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 $36,800, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Georgia?

About 11.5% 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 23.7% of people in Darien, Georgia 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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