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Darling

Mississippi · 154 residents · 2.708 sq mi
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Darling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,184. Population has fallen 33% since 2019, a loss of 76 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,500. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

154
−33%since 2019
from 230 in 2019
2010 – 2024
57 / sq mi
−33%since 2019
from 85 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
38.0
+28%since 2019
from 29.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
62122183244304201020202024Darling
202482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,184
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $22,454 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
$16,780
+2%since 2019
from $16,493 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
26.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
83.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
16.7% rent
1.5
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(56)
Black75.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(19)
Black84.4%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(45)
29
−37%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

54.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
39.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
10.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
59.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
35.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darling, Mississippi?

Darling, Mississippi has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darling, Mississippi?

The typical household in Darling, Mississippi earns about $21,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darling, Mississippi expensive?

In Darling, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $32,500.

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 26.3% 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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