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Darien

Georgia · 1,460 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 $38,239. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 259 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,460
−15%since 2000
from 1,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+38%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,239
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,210
+78%since 2000
from $11,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(810)
Black37.1%(542)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian1%(15)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score64.2%(937)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Georgia?

Darien, Georgia has about 1,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien, Georgia?

The typical household in Darien, Georgia earns about $38,239 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 $103,000, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Georgia?

About 19.9% 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 21.7% 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 323 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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