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Darien

Illinois · 22,032 residents (2025 est.) · 6.168 sq mi
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Darien is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,215. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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

Total population
21,879
−4%since 2000
from 22,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,547 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,032 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,215
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,836 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,898
+61%since 2000
from $34,795 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−5%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,857
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(18,673)
Black1.9%(437)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(831)
Asian11.5%(2,631)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(8,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(16,016)
Black2.6%(577)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,030)
Asian11.9%(2,603)
Other3%(653)
Diversity Score55%(12,028)
Diversity Score
55
+46%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Illinois?

Darien, Illinois has about 21,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien, Illinois?

The typical household in Darien, Illinois earns about $111,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien, Illinois expensive?

In Darien, Illinois, the median home is worth about $398,700, and the typical rent is about $1,857 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Illinois?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Darien, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Darien, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darien, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Darien, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,538 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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