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Darlington

Indiana · 724 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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Darlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,656. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
−7%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,382 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+28%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:724 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6937488048599151990201020202024Darlington
2024798
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,656
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,027
+98%since 2000
from $15,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+13%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(843)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score37.8%(302)
Diversity Score
38
+2478%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Indiana?

Darlington, Indiana has about 798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Indiana?

The typical household in Darlington, Indiana earns about $57,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darlington, Indiana expensive?

In Darlington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Darlington, Indiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Darlington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darlington, Indiana?

About 12.0% of people in Darlington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darlington, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Darlington, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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