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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Darien

Georgia · 1,719 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 $24,135. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,500. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,719
−4%since 1990
from 1,783 in 1990
1990 – 2025
81 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 84 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,135
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,032 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,938
+36%since 1990
from $8,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
2.0
+4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57%(1,017)
Black43%(766)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,099)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(926)
Black43.7%(751)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.6%(11)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,090)
63
+3%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Georgia?

Darien, Georgia has about 1,719 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Darien, Georgia?

The typical household in Darien, Georgia earns about $24,135 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Georgia?

About 10.7% 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 24.7% 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 64 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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