Darien, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,280 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3388.3 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.05% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,654 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Darien grew by 0.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,311 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Darien has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,444 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.78% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Darien is about 26% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $433,284 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,614 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Darien is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,614 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Darien spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,563 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,317 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,298 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Darien is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Darien has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Darien has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Darien, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Darien, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 21,280 residents against a local median of 31,506. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Darien, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is commute, 6% above the local median at 25.4 min against 23.9 min. Darien, IL has the 3rd lowest commute of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien, IL | 21,280 | $103,444 #2/4 | $433,284 #2/4 | 25.4 min #3/4 |
| Westmont, IL | 23,160 | $101,909 | $399,590 | 23.6 min |
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | $99,748 | $411,139 | 27.3 min |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | $112,966 | $467,459 | 23.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Darien, Illinois.
What is the population of Darien, Illinois?
The population of Darien, Illinois is 21,280, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Darien, Illinois?
The population density of Darien, Illinois is 3388.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Darien, Illinois?
The median household income in Darien, Illinois is $103,444, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Darien, Illinois?
The median home price in Darien, Illinois is $433,284, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Darien, Illinois is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.