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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Darien

Illinois · 22,860 residents · 6.168 sq mi
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Darien is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,836. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $208,600. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% 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

22,860
+25%since 1990
from 18,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,706 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 2,974 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+15%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K19K21K22K23K1990201020202024Darien
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,836
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,795
+61%since 1990
from $21,594 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$208,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $158,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$763
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $628 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
14.3% rent
2.8
−7%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(16,327)
Black1.2%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(336)
Asian9.1%(1,662)
Diversity Score28.4%(5,213)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(18,673)
Black1.9%(437)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(831)
Asian11.5%(2,631)
Diversity Score37.5%(8,582)
38
+32%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 28.6 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, Illinois?

Darien, Illinois has about 22,860 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Darien, Illinois?

The typical household in Darien, Illinois earns about $74,836 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 $208,600, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Illinois?

About 43.5% 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.

Has Darien, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Darien, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,519 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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