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Darrington

Washington · 1,347 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 $35,469. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,347
+19%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
708 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darrington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,469
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,013
+9%since 2000
from $17,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
19.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$167,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$597
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $853
49.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
65.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.7
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(43)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other5.4%(72)
Diversity Score20.9%(281)
21
+411%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
14.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
52.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
17.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darrington, Washington?

Darrington, Washington has about 1,347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darrington, Washington?

The typical household in Darrington, Washington earns about $35,469 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Darrington, Washington?

About 14.0% 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 19.3% 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 306 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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