Darlington, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 798, Darlington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Darlington is a small community located in Indiana, within Montgomery County. The total population is 798. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Darlington is 43.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 19.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Darlington is $57,656. This is 20% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $120,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Darlington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Darlington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.9% vs 8.6%).

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Darlington, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.