Darby, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Darby, Pennsylvania is 10,664 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $45,128, the median home value is $101,900, and the median age is 35.7.
The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (10,689 → 10,749).
10,664
Population
12665
People / sq mi
$45,128
Median Income
$101,900
Median Home Value
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Darby covers 0.8 sq mi of land at 12665 people per square mile.
About Darby, PA
The poverty rate is what most separates Darby from the typical city: 29.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Darby is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 10,664.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $45,128, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 29.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $101,900, with typical rent around $1,337.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 16.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Darby: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Darby borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Darby borough had a population of 10,689 in 2010 and 10,749 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,749 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.04%.
10,749
Population (2024)
10,689
Population (2010)
10,749
Peak (2024)
0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,689 |
| 2011 | 10,680 |
| 2012 | 10,697 |
| 2013 | 10,707 |
| 2014 | 10,719 |
| 2015 | 10,709 |
| 2016 | 10,701 |
| 2017 | 10,684 |
| 2018 | 10,688 |
| 2019 | 10,702 |
| 2020 | 10,699 |
| 2021 | 10,665 |
| 2022 | 10,632 |
| 2023 | 10,679 |
| 2024 | 10,749 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 85.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,128
Median Household Income
$22,232
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$101,900
Median Home Value
$1,337
Median Rent
49.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.6%
High School+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
26.4%
Drive Alone
48.6%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
37.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.4%
Foreign Born
86.3%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
22.2%
With Disability
93.7%
Health Insurance
91.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 41.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.7% |
| Public Administration | 8.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Darby, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,664 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Darby, Pennsylvania is $45,128, with 29.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Darby, Pennsylvania is $101,900, with median monthly rent at $1,337 and a homeownership rate of 49.8%.
The median age in Darby, Pennsylvania is 35.7 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (10,689 → 10,749).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.