Darien, IL Demographics

A map of Darien's Population by Race

Darien, Illinois had a population of 22,011 in 2020. It was 72.2% White, 3.4% Black, 13.0% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Darien, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is the 109th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Darien's White Population

15,882 residents of Darien identify as White, or 72.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Darien larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #1217 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Darien is more White than neighboring Willowbrook (70.2% White), Westmont (62.4% White), and Woodridge (58.2% White). Darien is less White than neighboring Clarendon Hills (79.4% White), and Downers Grove (80.2% White).

Darien's Black Population

738 residents of Darien identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Darien slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #264 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Darien is more Black than neighboring Clarendon Hills (1.4% Black). Darien is less Black than neighboring Willowbrook (4.4% Black), Westmont (6.9% Black), Woodridge (9.8% Black), and Downers Grove (3.6% Black).

Darien's Asian Population

2,855 residents of Darien identify as Asian, or 13.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Darien slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Darien is more Asian than neighboring Clarendon Hills (8.4% Asian), and Downers Grove (5.8% Asian). Darien is less Asian than neighboring Willowbrook (14.4% Asian), Westmont (14.6% Asian), and Woodridge (13.2% Asian).

Darien's Hispanic Population

1,850 residents of Darien identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Darien slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #306 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Darien is more Hispanic than neighboring Willowbrook (7.9% Hispanic), Clarendon Hills (6% Hispanic), and Downers Grove (6.8% Hispanic). Darien is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (12.7% Hispanic), and Woodridge (14.8% Hispanic).

Darien's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Darien identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Darien roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Darien is more Native American/Other than neighboring Willowbrook (0.2% Native American/Other), and Downers Grove (0.3% Native American/Other). Darien is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (0.5% Native American/Other), and Woodridge (0.6% Native American/Other).

Darien's Multiracial Population

597 residents of Darien identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Darien roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Darien is ranked #1026 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Darien is less Multiracial than neighboring Willowbrook (2.8% Multiracial), Westmont (2.9% Multiracial), Clarendon Hills (4.4% Multiracial), Woodridge (3.4% Multiracial), and Downers Grove (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.