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Darien

Wisconsin · 1,580 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Darien has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $156,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
1,580
+1%since 2000
from 1,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+7%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,907
+13%since 2000
from $17,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,323)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,199)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino22%(348)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score46.1%(728)
Diversity Score
46
+46%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Wisconsin?

Darien, Wisconsin has about 1,580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Darien, Wisconsin earns about $56,250 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Wisconsin?

About 9.8% 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 9.6% 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 422 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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