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Darlington

Wisconsin · 2,462 residents · 1.65 sq mi
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Darlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,462
+2%since 2000
from 2,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,492 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Darlington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,569
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,230
+45%since 2000
from $17,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,780)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(584)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,189)
Diversity Score
48
+1467%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darlington, Wisconsin?

Darlington, Wisconsin has about 2,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Darlington, Wisconsin earns about $53,569 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 $104,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Darlington, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% 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 8.0% 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 227 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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