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Darrington

Washington · 1,462 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 $33,558. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,400. Households here earn about 56% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,462
+29%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darrington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,558
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,847
+49%since 2000
from $17,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+126%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,203)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(71)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.9%(87)
Diversity Score28.5%(416)
Diversity Score
28
+597%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−23%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darrington, Washington?

Darrington, Washington has about 1,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darrington, Washington?

The typical household in Darrington, Washington earns about $33,558 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 $248,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Darrington, Washington?

About 22.0% 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 12.5% 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 421 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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