Darlington Population

2010–2026

68

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Darlington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266800.00%
202568+11.49%
20246700.00%
20236700.00%
202267+11.52%
20216600.00%
202066-57.04%
201971-34.05%
201874-89.76%
201782-55.75%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Darlington is growing faster than Missouri, about as fast as the U.S., and slower than Gentry County.

  • Gentry County+4.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Darlington+3.0%
  • Missouri+1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Darlington Demographics

40.4median age

Median age

Female40.5 yrs
Male39.5 yrs

Adults

29
6 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults23 other adults

Sex

Female 61.3% · 19Male 38.7% · 12

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.31 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Darlington Income

$43,750median household income

Median household income

$43,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,875

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.5%

About 1 in 16 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Darlington Marital Status

3% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married3%0%6%
Never married14%33%0%
Divorced21%33%12%
Widowed21%33%12%
Separated41%0%71%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201