Darby is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Darby has a 2024 population of 10,585. Darby is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Darby is $57,249 with a poverty rate of 33.82%. The median age in Darby is 33.7 years: 33.5 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,253 | 86.62% |
| White | 895 | 8.38% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,563 | 2.87 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Non Family | 1,448 | 1.15 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 1,315 | 4.53 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Married | 591 | 3.26 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 209 | 3.29 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.91
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
50.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 626 | 9.53% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 610 | 9.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,483 | 37.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 1,393 | 21.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,446 | 4,631 | 908 |
| White | 821 | 730 | 191 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 207 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 101 | 37 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 9 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 77.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,931 | $0 | $36,436 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,768 | $54,107 | $57,226 |
| High School Graduate | $33,319 | $34,088 | $31,990 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,160 | $35,144 | $35,165 |
| Some College | $35,383 | $36,417 | $0 |
$35,160
Average Earnings
$35,144
Average Male
$35,165
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.58% of Darby residents speak only English, while 12.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,192 | 3,017 | 32.82% |
| Multiple | 474 | 227 | 47.89% |
| White | 579 | 206 | 35.58% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 68 | 41.46% |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Other | 22 | 17 | 77.27% |
33.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.48%
Male Poverty Rate
39.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darby is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darby is Black, with 32.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.31% |
| Some College | 27.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.5% |
| Female Employed | 15.81% |
| Male Employed | 9.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,837 | $60,753 |
| Households | $45,511 | $57,249 |
| Married Families | $82,120 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,824 | $48,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.7%
Male Marriage Rate
19.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
513
Number of Veterans
490
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 258 |
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 256 | 4.1% |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 66.29% |
| White | 82 | 9.62% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 10.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
71.66%
Born in Darby
81.95%
Native Born
18.05%
Foreign Born
8.11%
Non Citizen
9.94%
Naturalized
81.95% of Darby residents were born in the United States, with 71.66% having been born in Pennsylvania. 8.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,442 | -28 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 10,470 | -29 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 10,499 | -29 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 10,528 | -28 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 10,556 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 10,585 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 10,614 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 10,616 | -50 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 10,666 | -34 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 10,700 | -10 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 10,710 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 10,701 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 10,694 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 10,712 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 10,721 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 10,729 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 10,717 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,707 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 10,689 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 10,697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,299 | -841 | -7.55% |
| 1990 | 11,140 | -373 | -3.24% |
| 1980 | 11,513 | -2,216 | -16.14% |
| 1970 | 13,729 | -330 | -2.35% |
| 1960 | 14,059 | 905 | 6.88% |
| 1950 | 13,154 | 2,820 | 27.29% |
| 1940 | 10,334 | 435 | 4.39% |
| 1930 | 9,899 | 1,977 | 24.96% |
| 1920 | 7,922 | 1,617 | 25.65% |
| 1910 | 6,305 | 2,876 | 83.87% |
| 1900 | 3,429 | 457 | 15.38% |
| 1890 | 2,972 | -7,470 | -71.54% |