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Darlington

Wisconsin · 2,490 residents (2025 est.) · 1.65 sq mi
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Darlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,100. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,409
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−20%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,490 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Darlington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,641
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,539 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,688
+76%since 2000
from $17,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+6%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,376)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,772)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(538)
Asian2.7%(65)
Other1%(25)
Diversity Score51%(1,229)
Diversity Score
51
+1556%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Wisconsin?

Darlington, Wisconsin has about 2,409 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Darlington, Wisconsin earns about $56,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darlington, Wisconsin expensive?

In Darlington, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Darlington, Wisconsin?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Darlington, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darlington, Wisconsin?

About 22.1% of people in Darlington, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darlington, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Darlington, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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