Darlington is a city located in Lafayette County Wisconsin. Darlington has a 2024 population of 2,527. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. Darlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Darlington is $72,192 with a poverty rate of 10.16%. The median age in Darlington is 42.1 years: 39.4 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,164 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 207 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 65 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,024 | 2.33 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 468 | 2.96 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 407 | 1.21 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 97 | 3.43 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 52 | 3.4 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 9.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 8.76% |
| High School Graduate | 617 | 36.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 6.28% |
| Some College | 389 | 23.03% |
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 | 1,486 | 1,381 | 247 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 68 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 40 | 35 |
| Asian | 49 | 30 | 25 |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,250 | $63,185 | $48,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $61,750 | $67,566 |
| High School Graduate | $38,854 | $45,603 | $30,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,508 | $47,319 | $38,935 |
| Some College | $49,167 | $58,021 | $40,938 |
$45,508
Average Earnings
$47,319
Average Male
$38,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.62% of Darlington residents speak only English, while 15.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,004 | 146 | 7.29% |
| Multiple | 207 | 97 | 46.86% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 97 | 32.23% |
10.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.41%
Male Poverty Rate
11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darlington is Multiple, with 46.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darlington is White, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.05% |
| High School | 7.41% |
| Some College | 6.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.94% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,295 | $77,414 |
| Households | $60,682 | $72,192 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,313 | $60,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
175
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 10.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
66.04%
Born in Darlington
89.68%
Native Born
10.32%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
89.68% of Darlington residents were born in the United States, with 66.04% having been born in Wisconsin. 9.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,620 | 18 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 2,602 | 19 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 2,583 | 19 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,564 | 18 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 2,546 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 2,527 | 18 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 2,509 | -10 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,519 | 60 | 2.44% |
| 2021 | 2,459 | 6 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,453 | 115 | 4.92% |
| 2019 | 2,338 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 2,341 | -20 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 2,361 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 2,371 | -21 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 2,392 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,391 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,387 | -38 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 2,425 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 2,441 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 2,446 | 0 | 0% |