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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Darby

Pennsylvania · 10,299 residents · 0.842 sq mi
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Darby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,600. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,299
−8%since 1990
from 11,140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,232 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 13,230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+4%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,990
+36%since 1990
from $10,308 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $461 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(7,334)
Black32.8%(3,655)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(76)
Asian0.9%(105)
Diversity Score58.3%(6,490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(3,722)
Black59.6%(6,143)
Hispanic / Latino1%(98)
Asian0.8%(84)
Diversity Score61.1%(6,292)
Diversity Score
61
+5%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darby, Pennsylvania?

Darby, Pennsylvania has about 10,299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Darby, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Darby, Pennsylvania earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darby, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Darby, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Darby, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Darby, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darby, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% of people in Darby, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darby, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Darby, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 841 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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