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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Darrington

Washington · 1,041 residents · 1.903 sq mi
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Darrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,691. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,041
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
547 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darrington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,691
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,446
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,384 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $107,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$372
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $585 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
36.5% rent
2.5
−23%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,010)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.6%(27)
Diversity Score11.2%(116)
11
+174%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
−10%vs 2000
vs 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Darrington, Washington?

Darrington, Washington has about 1,041 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Darrington, Washington?

The typical household in Darrington, Washington earns about $21,691 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 $54,700, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Darrington, Washington?

About 6.3% 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 14.9% of people in Darrington, Washington 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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