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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Darien

Illinois · 18,341 residents · 6.168 sq mi
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Darien is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 4,519 residents. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $158,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% 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

18,341
−20%vs 2000
vs 22,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,974 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 3,706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
18K19K21K22K23K1990201020202024Darien
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,836 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,594
−38%vs 2000
vs $34,795 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$158,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $208,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$628
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
80.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
20.0% rent
3.0
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(16,327)
Black1.2%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(336)
Asian9.1%(1,662)
Other0.8%(139)
Diversity Score28.4%(5,213)
28
−24%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Illinois?

Darien, Illinois has about 18,341 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Darien, Illinois?

The typical household in Darien, Illinois earns about $52,875 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Illinois?

About 35.8% 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 2.2% of people in Darien, Illinois 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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