Darby township is located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Darby township has a 2024 population of 9,135. Darby township is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,210 in 2020.
The average household income in Darby township is $92,896 with a poverty rate of 14.12%. The median age in Darby township is 36.3 years: 32.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darby township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,729 | 51.41% |
| Black or African American | 4,064 | 44.18% |
| Two or more races | 327 | 3.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,522 | 2.61 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 1,215 | 1.16 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 1,036 | 3.46 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 888 | 3.09 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 383 | 3.8 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 9.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 671 | 10.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 415 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,651 | 41.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 1,724 | 26.87% |
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 | 3,634 | 3,426 | 693 |
| Black | 2,577 | 2,459 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 126 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 78 | 12 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 11 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 49.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,973 | $65,647 | $64,574 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,924 | $69,269 | $73,532 |
| High School Graduate | $35,057 | $42,903 | $31,798 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $45,840 | $47,335 | $44,925 |
| Some College | $43,425 | $45,282 | $42,816 |
$45,840
Average Earnings
$47,335
Average Male
$44,925
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.87% of Darby township residents speak only English, while 4.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,049 | 902 | 22.28% |
| White | 4,623 | 296 | 6.4% |
| Multiple | 327 | 99 | 30.28% |
14.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darby township is Multiple, with 30.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darby township is White, with 6.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.75% |
| High School | 10.45% |
| Some College | 6.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.69% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,804 | $108,418 |
| Households | $71,972 | $92,896 |
| Married Families | $116,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,456 | $60,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
403
Number of Veterans
373
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 201 |
| 75+ | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 8.01% |
| Black | 75 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
88.95%
Born in Darby township
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
97.11% of Darby township residents were born in the United States, with 88.95% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.12% 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 | 9,125 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 9,127 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 9,129 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 9,131 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 9,133 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 9,135 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 9,137 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 9,139 | -43 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 9,182 | -28 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 9,210 | -71 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 9,281 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 9,271 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 9,265 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 9,282 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 9,290 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 9,298 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 9,287 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 9,275 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 9,258 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 9,262 | 0 | 0% |