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Darden

Tennessee · 582 residents · 8.391 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
−5%since 2023
from 612 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 73 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
156280405529654201020202024Darden
2024582
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,876
−3%since 2023
from $39,910 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−8%since 2023
from 0.387 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services20.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
96.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score16.6%(96)
Diversity Score
17
+76%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+5%since 2023
from 30.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% 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
22.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
49.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Darden, Tennessee?

Darden, Tennessee has about 582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Darden, Tennessee?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Darden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darden, Tennessee?

About 7.0% of people in Darden, Tennessee 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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