Darnestown is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Darnestown has a 2024 population of 6,650. Darnestown is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,754 in 2020.
The average household income in Darnestown is $289,760 with a poverty rate of 0.93%. The median age in Darnestown is 46.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darnestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,956 | 72.51% |
| Asian | 1,186 | 17.35% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 3.42% |
| Other race | 167 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 2,314 | 2.95 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Married | 1,920 | 3.17 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.37 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 140 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 16 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
94.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 2.08% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,678 | 36.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,647 | 35.4% |
| High School Graduate | 345 | 7.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 494 | 10.62% |
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 | 3,338 | 3,334 | 2,577 |
| Asian | 793 | 700 | 538 |
| Hispanic | 296 | 162 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 101 | 84 |
| Black | 118 | 118 | 62 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 77.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,724 | $143,938 | $82,609 |
| Graduate Degree | $179,188 | $193,594 | $150,117 |
| High School Graduate | $46,346 | $48,529 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Overall | $135,507 | $164,219 | $84,402 |
| Some College | $51,493 | $118,306 | $27,973 |
$135,507
Average Earnings
$164,219
Average Male
$84,402
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.59% of Darnestown residents speak only English, while 31.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,713 | 34 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 526 | 19 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 1,168 | 10 | 0.86% |
0.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.03%
Male Poverty Rate
0.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darnestown is Hispanic, with 3.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darnestown is White, with 0.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 2.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.03% |
| Female Employed | 0.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $307,302 |
| Households | $217,679 | $289,760 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $122,500 | $122,845 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.4%
Male Marriage Rate
68.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
30.81%
Born in Darnestown
75.79%
Native Born
24.21%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
20.66%
Naturalized
75.79% of Darnestown residents were born in the United States, with 30.81% having been born in Maryland. 3.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,650 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 6,661 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 6,672 | 25 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 6,647 | -107 | -1.58% |
| 2020 | 6,754 | 292 | 4.52% |
| 2019 | 6,462 | 38 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 6,424 | -116 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 6,540 | 31 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 6,509 | -275 | -4.05% |
| 2015 | 6,784 | -57 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 6,841 | -183 | -2.61% |
| 2013 | 7,024 | 289 | 4.29% |
| 2012 | 6,735 | 30 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 6,705 | -97 | -1.43% |
| 2010 | 6,802 | 0 | 0% |