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Darling

Mississippi · 82 residents · 2.708 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2023, a loss of 57 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−41%since 2023
from 139 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−41%since 2023
from 51 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.9
−15%since 2023
from 28.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
62122183244304201020202024Darling
202482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,823
+25%since 2023
from $15,024 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−7%since 2023
from 0.328 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
17.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
82.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(6)
Black95.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
53.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
31.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
59.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darling, Mississippi?

Darling, Mississippi has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Darling, Mississippi?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Darling, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darling, Mississippi?

About 30.5% of people in Darling, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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