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Darlington

Maryland · 398 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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Darlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 101 residents. Median home value is $315,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−20%since 2019
from 499 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 478 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
−2%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
330387443499556201020202024Darlington
2024353
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,143
−4%since 2019
from $47,867 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $323,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−4%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(31)
Diversity Score16.9%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(355)
Black3.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(26)
Diversity Score30.4%(121)
Diversity Score
30
+80%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
+11%since 2019
from 38.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
45.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Maryland?

Darlington, Maryland has about 398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Maryland?

The typical household in Darlington, Maryland earns about $103,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darlington, Maryland expensive?

In Darlington, Maryland, the median home is worth about $315,200.

How educated are people in Darlington, Maryland?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Darlington, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darlington, Maryland?

About 4.7% of people in Darlington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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