Darien, IL Demographics
What is the population of Darien?
There are 21,855 residents in Darien, with a median age of 44. Of this, 49.33% are males and 50.67% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.84% of the resident pool in Darien, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.41%. Additionally, 5.75% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 19,557 people in Darien currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 21,855 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 10,780 | -0.4% |
| Female Population | 11,075 | -0.5% |
Male Population 49.33%
Female Population 50.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | -2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 17,668 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,930 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,257 | 1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.41%
Not Citizen 5.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 94 | -39.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,057 | 46.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 759 | 16.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 215 | 97.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 19,557 | -2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 4.88%
Moved from Same State 3.5%
Moved from Different State 0.99%
Same House as Last Year 90.2%
What are the employment statistics in Darien?
White-collar workers make up 83.75% of the working population in Darien, while blue-collar employees account for 16.25%. There are also 2,998 entrepreneurs in Darien (12.96% of the workforce); 15,846 workers employed in private companies (68.49%); and 2,682 people working in governmental institutions (11.59%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,376 | 92.4% |
| Blue Collar | 3,760 | 111.8% |
White Collar 83.75%
Blue Collar 16.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,998 | 103.5% |
| Private Companies | 15,846 | 100.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,682 | 81.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,610 | 64.5% |
Self Employees 12.96%
Private Companies 68.49%
Governmental Workers 11.59%
Not for Profit Companies 6.96%
How many households are there in Darien?
There are a total of 8,830 households in Darien, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.85% of these Darien households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.15%. Additionally, 25.71% of households have children and 74.29% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,830 | -0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.7% |
| Family Households | 6,344 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,486 | -2.5% |
Family Households 71.85%
Non-Family Households 28.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,270 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 6,560 | -0.9% |
Households with Children 25.71%
Households without Children 74.29%
What are the median and average incomes in Darien?
The average annual household income in Darien is $133,193, while the median household income sits at $109,354 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $121,607, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $119,290. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $98,897 and $91,025, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $133,193 | -3.4% |
| Median Household Income | $109,354 | -1.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 836 | 11.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 20,807 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Darien?
There are 9,101 housing units in Darien, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 8,830 occupied housing units in Darien, 78.52% are owner-occupied, while 21.48% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.45% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $388,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,589 per month in Darien.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,101 | -0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 123 | -16.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 80 | -14.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 617 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,453 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,837 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,810 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,643 | -6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 318 | -15.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 189 | 23.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 31 | 14.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,830 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,933 | -2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,897 | 6.2% |
Owner Occupied 78.52%
Renter Occupied 21.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,914 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,019 | -6.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $388,600 | -0.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $383,300 | 4.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,589 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 56.45%
Without Mortgage 43.55%
What is the level of education in Darien?
Approximately 22.98% of the population in Darien holds a high school degree (that's 4,099 residents), while 20.86% have attained a college certificate (3,722 locals) and 29.94% have a bachelor's degree (5,342 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 272 | 11.9% |
| Some High School | 4,099 | 6.9% |
| Some College | 3,722 | -14.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,125 | -2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,342 | 0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,280 | -7.6% |
No High School 1.52%
Some High School 22.98%
Some College 20.86%
Associate Degree 6.31%
Bachelor's Degree 29.94%
Graduate Degree 18.39%
What is the marital status of Darien residents?
A total of 5,006 people in Darien have never been married (which represents 27.12% of the total population), while 10,581 of them are wedded (57.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 242 (1.31%) and 1,844 (9.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,006 | -1.8% |
| Married | 10,581 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 242 | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 1,028 | -7.9% |
| Divorced | 1,844 | 8.7% |
Never Married 27.12%
Married 57.32%
Separated 1.31%
Widowed 5.57%
Divorced 9.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Darien?
The top three means of transportation people in Darien use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 8,754 residents commute by car, 224 prefer going to work by railroad and 78 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,754 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 52 | -40.2% |
| Railroad | 224 | 1.4% |
| Ferryboat | 25 | 38.9% |
| Bicycle | 6 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 11 | N/A |
| Walk | 78 | 30.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Darien by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.