Darien, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Darien, Illinois is 21,855 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 110th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $109,354, the median home value is $386,400, and the median age is 44.8.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (21,976 → 22,015).
21,855
Population
3540
People / sq mi
$109,354
Median Income
$386,400
Median Home Value
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Darien covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 3540 people per square mile.
About Darien, IL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Darien: a median age of 44.8, older than the national median. With 21,855 residents, Darien is a city in Illinois.
The typical household earns $109,354 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.9%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $386,400, with typical rent around $1,671.
College attainment is above the local norm at 51.7%, above the national 35.0%. About 19.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Darien — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Darien city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Darien city had a population of 21,976 in 2010 and 22,015 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,200 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
22,015
Population (2024)
21,976
Population (2010)
22,200
Peak (2013)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,976 |
| 2011 | 22,086 |
| 2012 | 22,149 |
| 2013 | 22,200 |
| 2014 | 22,173 |
| 2015 | 22,111 |
| 2016 | 21,987 |
| 2017 | 21,931 |
| 2018 | 21,790 |
| 2019 | 21,628 |
| 2020 | 21,998 |
| 2021 | 21,805 |
| 2022 | 21,662 |
| 2023 | 21,863 |
| 2024 | 22,015 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$109,354
Median Household Income
$53,601
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$386,400
Median Home Value
$1,671
Median Rent
78.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
51.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
19.0%
Work From Home
29.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.0%
Foreign Born
73.8%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
9.2%
With Disability
92.5%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.5% |
| Retail Trade | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Information | 8.6% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Darien, Illinois has a population of 21,855 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 110th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Darien, Illinois is $109,354, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Darien, Illinois is $386,400, with median monthly rent at $1,671 and a homeownership rate of 78.5%.
The median age in Darien, Illinois is 44.8 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (21,976 → 22,015).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.