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Darrington

Washington · 1,500 residents (2025 est.) · 1.903 sq mi
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Darrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,488. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $419,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
+24%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darrington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,488
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,452
+87%since 2000
from $17,384 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−2%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,400
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.1%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+92%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,068)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(83)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other9.1%(128)
Diversity Score35.3%(499)
Diversity Score
35
+765%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−20%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darrington, Washington?

Darrington, Washington has about 1,412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darrington, Washington?

The typical household in Darrington, Washington earns about $66,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darrington, Washington expensive?

In Darrington, Washington, the median home is worth about $419,400, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Darrington, Washington?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Darrington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darrington, Washington?

About 19.4% of people in Darrington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darrington, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Darrington, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 371 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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