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 $74,940 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in Darlington is 35.9 years: 37.5 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Darlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,066 | 83.54% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 12.49% |
| Asian | 73 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 959 | 2.51 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 427 | 3.19 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 349 | 1.28 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 118 | 3.03 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Male | 65 | 3.68 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 3.22% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 12.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 591 | 35.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 8.66% |
| Some College | 345 | 20.6% |
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 | 1,385 | 1,299 | 287 |
| Hispanic | 213 | 129 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 56 | 48 |
| Asian | 48 | 28 | 24 |
| Other Race | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,057 | $65,795 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $64,792 | $69,844 |
| High School Graduate | $40,536 | $48,315 | $28,995 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,132 | $40,132 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,477 | $48,421 | $37,688 |
| Some College | $45,694 | $47,431 | $39,911 |
$46,477
Average Earnings
$48,421
Average Male
$37,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.21% of Darlington residents speak only English, while 18.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,877 | 157 | 8.36% |
| Multiple | 309 | 152 | 49.19% |
| Hispanic | 444 | 152 | 34.23% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.44%
Male Poverty Rate
15.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darlington is Multiple, with 49.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darlington is White, with 8.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.98% |
| High School | 7.65% |
| Some College | 7.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.31% |
| Male Employed | 4.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,917 | $80,055 |
| Households | $62,695 | $74,940 |
| Married Families | $88,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,715 | $62,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 79 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 11.18% |
| Native American | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
61.83%
Born in Darlington
86.29%
Native Born
13.71%
Foreign Born
12.62%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
86.29% of Darlington residents were born in the United States, with 61.83% having been born in Wisconsin. 12.62% 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% |