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Darlington

Missouri · 68 residents (2025 est.) · 0.411 sq mi
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Darlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $21,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−73%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+23%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:68 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2250781051331990201020202024Darlington
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,613
+73%since 2000
from $9,586 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+46%since 2010
from 0.272 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.5
−13%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
100.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Missouri?

Darlington, Missouri has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Missouri?

The typical household in Darlington, Missouri earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darlington, Missouri expensive?

In Darlington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $21,300.

How educated are people in Darlington, Missouri?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Darlington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darlington, Missouri?

About 6.5% of people in Darlington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darlington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Darlington, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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

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