Darrington town, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Darrington town, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Darrington town, Washington has a total population of 1,397, the 357th largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $64,438, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 14.3% is notably above the national average.

Darrington town Quick Facts

Population 1,397

Median Household Income $64,438

Median Home Value $373,300

Poverty Rate 17.8%

Unemployment Rate 14.3%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 67.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

High School Graduation Rate 85.6%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 1,397 357th of 631

Median Income $64,438 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 17.8% 43% higher national

Median Home Value $373,300 average

How Darrington town Compares

Median Household Income

Darrington town

$64,438

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Darrington town

$373,300

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.6%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 29.7%

Employment

14.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

55.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.4%

Renter 32.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

25.8%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Darrington town Rankings in Washington

#357 Population of 631

#426 Median Income of 631

#333 Education of 631

#335 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Darrington town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dallesport CDP	1,434	$67,500	$355,400	22.4%	17.3%
Coulee Dam town	1,457	$67,868	$212,900	31.9%	12.0%
Clinton CDP	1,367	$72,135	$603,900	41.0%	11.2%
Soap Lake city	1,286	N/A	$156,300	11.6%	29.5%
Anderson Island CDP	1,341	$72,074	$477,600	34.5%	26.8%

Population Overview

Darrington town is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 1,397. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Darrington town is 43.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Darrington town is $64,438. This is 32% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 188% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $373,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Darrington town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Darrington town, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Darrington town, Washington?

Darrington town, Washington has a population of 1,397 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Darrington town, WA?

The median household income in Darrington town is $64,438, which is 18% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Darrington town, WA?

The poverty rate in Darrington town is 17.8%. This means approximately 247 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Darrington town, Washington?

Darrington town's population is 85.0% White, 0.0% Black, 8.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Darrington town, WA?

The median home value in Darrington town is $373,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x.

How educated is Darrington town, Washington?

23.7% of adults (25+) in Darrington town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.