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Darby

County:
Delaware County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.842
State:
Pennsylvania

Darby is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Darby has a 2026 population of 10,774. Darby is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,699 in 2020.

The median household income in Darby is $39,863 with a poverty rate of 29.95%. The median age in Darby is 34.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males.

10.8K
Total Population
12,792
Density (mi²)
13 0.12%
Growth

Darby Population

Darby Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,774130.12%
202510,761120.11%
202410,749700.66%
202310,679470.44%
202210,632-33-0.31%
202110,665-46-0.43%
202010,699-11-0.1%
201910,71090.08%
201810,70170.07%
201710,694-18-0.17%
201610,712-9-0.08%
201510,721-8-0.07%
201410,729120.11%
201310,717100.09%
201210,707180.17%
201110,689-8-0.07%
201010,697100.09%
200010,299-841-7.55%
199011,140-373-3.24%
198011,513-2,216-16.14%
197013,729-330-2.35%
196014,0599056.88%
195013,1542,82027.29%
194010,3344354.39%
19309,8991,97724.96%
19207,9221,61725.65%
19106,3052,87683.87%
19003,42945715.38%
18902,97200%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 31.1 years

Darby Adults

There are 7,613 adults, (1,373 of whom are seniors) in Darby.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,708 (53.4%)
Male: 4,979 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Darby includes 84.05% Black or African American, 9.79% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,98284.05%
White1,0469.79%
Two or more races6175.77%
Asian330.31%
Other race90.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2252.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,98284.05%
White1,0469.79%
Two or more races3923.67%
Asian330.31%
Other race90.08%

Darby Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Darby 's average per capita income is $40,829. Household income levels show a median of $39,863. The poverty rate stands at 29.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,070-
Families$56,067$60,769
Households$39,863$55,390
Non Families$35,968$44,279

$40,829

Average Income

$39,863

Median Household Income

29.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)