Darien, IL Demographics

The total population of Darien is estimated to be 21,953 with 10,821 males (49.29%) and 11,132 females (50.71%). There are 311 more females than males in Darien.
The median household income in Darien was $112,659 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,529(1.34%) from $114,188 in 2020. This income is 151.01% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Darien sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $125,188. Overall, the median household income for the city of Darien stands at $112,659.
In Darien, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $63,491 for males and $40,887 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $79,825 for males and $67,367 for females.
In Darien, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Some Other Race households have the highest median household income at $206,239, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $65,910.
In 2022, the population of Darien was 21,584, a 0.96% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Darien's population was 21,793, a decline of 0.93% compared to a population of 21,997 in 2020.
The median age in Darien, IL is 44.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.74% were under the age of 15, 16.99% aged 15 to 29, 46.81% aged 30 to 64, 19.53% aged 65 to 84, and 1.93% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Darien population: 76.84% are White, 3.53% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.24% are Asian, 0.91% are some other race and 6.45% are multiracial.