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Darlington

Missouri · 66 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Darlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $31,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
66
−42%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+42%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2250781051331990201020202024Darlington
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,556
+73%since 2000
from $9,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade57.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food21.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+90%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(61)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−62%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
65.4 min
+170%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Missouri?

Darlington, Missouri has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Missouri?

The typical household in Darlington, Missouri earns about $29,688 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 $31,600.

How educated are people in Darlington, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 14.5% 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 9 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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