Darien is a city located in DuPage County Illinois. Darien has a 2024 population of 21,597. Darien is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,999 in 2020.
The average household income in Darien is $137,890 with a poverty rate of 3.43%. The median age in Darien is 45 years: 44.7 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darien was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,980 | 77.35% |
| Asian | 2,405 | 10.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,716 | 7.82% |
| Black or African American | 555 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 270 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,903 | 2.46 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 4,989 | 3 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 2,550 | 1.15 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 829 | 3.19 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 535 | 2.62 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 534 | 3.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,140 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,133 | 31.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,503 | 21.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,778 | 16.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 3,193 | 19.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,818 | 12,330 | 6,238 |
| Asian | 2,002 | 1,961 | 1,650 |
| Hispanic | 968 | 882 | 362 |
| 2+ Races | 778 | 656 | 347 |
| Black | 360 | 324 | 201 |
| Other Race | 176 | 167 | 113 |
| Native American | 27 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,026 | $80,759 | $55,843 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,075 | $94,531 | $78,790 |
| High School Graduate | $40,975 | $59,115 | $24,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $120,343 |
| Overall | $59,324 | $72,553 | $47,093 |
| Some College | $47,736 | $56,099 | $31,302 |
$59,324
Average Earnings
$72,553
Average Male
$47,093
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.38% of Darien residents speak only English, while 25.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,478 | 449 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,746 | 201 | 11.51% |
| Multiple | 1,716 | 184 | 10.72% |
| Other | 270 | 29 | 10.74% |
| Asian | 2,405 | 28 | 1.16% |
3.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.16%
Male Poverty Rate
3.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darien is Hispanic, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darien is Asian, with 1.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.16% |
| High School | 5.83% |
| Some College | 2.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 2.56% |
| Female Employed | 2.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,518 | $158,142 |
| Households | $110,546 | $137,890 |
| Married Families | $139,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,776 | $81,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
915
Number of Veterans
879
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 424 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 384 |
| 65 to 74 | 309 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 6.12% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 4.89% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 3.06% |
| Black | 10 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.22%
Born in Darien
81.77%
Native Born
18.23%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
12.61%
Naturalized
81.77% of Darien residents were born in the United States, with 70.22% having been born in Illinois. 5.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,096 | -100 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 21,196 | -100 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 21,296 | -101 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 21,397 | -100 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 21,497 | -100 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 21,597 | -101 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 21,698 | 94 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 21,604 | -200 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 21,804 | -195 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 21,999 | 292 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 21,707 | -180 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 21,887 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 22,022 | -53 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 22,075 | -125 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 22,200 | -61 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 22,261 | -28 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 22,289 | 52 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 22,237 | 64 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 22,173 | 111 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 22,062 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,860 | 4,519 | 24.64% |
| 1990 | 18,341 | 3,385 | 22.63% |
| 1980 | 14,956 | 6,879 | 85.17% |
| 1970 | 8,077 | -13,019 | -61.71% |