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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Darien

Wisconsin · 1,572 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Darien has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,800. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $102,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,572
+36%since 1990
from 1,158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.4
+3%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.1%(143)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.5%(133)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.7%(152)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(129)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(101)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(213)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(275)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(205)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.1%(112)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.2%(51)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.5%(40)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(18)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,638
+47%since 1990
from $11,963 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
32.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Darien on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(91)
Asian0.5%(6)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,323)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(222)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.8%(234)
Puerto Rican1.9%(21)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(4)
Ancestry
German37.6%(423)
English14.7%(165)
Norwegian12.7%(143)
Polish6.8%(77)
Irish6.7%(75)
American5.2%(59)
Swedish4.4%(50)
Italian3.9%(44)
Dutch2.8%(32)
French2.2%(25)
Danish1.7%(19)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.9%(10)
Hungarian0.5%(6)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Arab0.3%(3)
Syrian0.3%(3)
Portuguese0.3%(3)
Ukrainian0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
Czech0.2%(2)
Scottish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(162)
Married61.6%(340)
Widowed1.4%(8)
Divorced7.6%(42)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(102)
Married61.7%(330)
Widowed8.2%(44)
Divorced11%(59)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Wisconsin?

Darien, Wisconsin has about 1,572 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Darien, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Darien, Wisconsin earns about $46,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien, Wisconsin expensive?

In Darien, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Wisconsin?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Darien, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien, Wisconsin?

About 6.8% of people in Darien, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darien, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Darien, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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