City · Georgia
Darien, Georgia
Darien, city, in McIntosh County, Georgia. Darien had 1,807 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,460 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,452 (±315). GEOID 1321716.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,807
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,460 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,452 ±315
Median household income
$57,000
±$18,573 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$172,200
±$76,875 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$925
±$295 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Darien and what county is it in?
Darien is a city in McIntosh County, Georgia. It covers 21.2 square miles of land, 69 residents per square mile in 2020.
Darien is in the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Darien, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,807 people lived in Darien on July 1, 2025, up 24.1% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,460 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,452 (±315).
| Measure | Darien | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,452 ±315 | 11,312 | −778 |
| Households | 736 ±150 | 5,067 | −221 |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.22 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 943 ±151 | 6,850 | −290 |
Darien's population since 2000
From 1,719 in 2000 to 1,807 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Darien as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Darien?
The median resident of Darien is 52.1 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 34.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.3%.
| Measure | Darien | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 ±4.3 | 51.8 | +8.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±4.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.8% ±8.8 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Male | 42.1% ±6.6 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±5.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.0% ±12.0 pts | 63.2% | +25.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.3% ±9.3 pts | 28.0% | −37.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±3.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±6.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±4.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4% ±7.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4% ±7.0 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±4.1 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.9% ±8.9 pts | 20.0% | +14.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±5.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±5.2 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Darien earn?
Half of Darien's 736 households earn less than $57,000 a year (±$18,573), against $50,273 in McIntosh County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $35,951 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Darien | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 ±$18,573 | $50,273 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,356 ±$12,700 | $75,739 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,390 ±$6,377 | $34,457 | +$19,236 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±7.8 pts | 23.0% | −18.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3% ±16.6 pts | 36.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±8.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±1.0 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±7.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Darien?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Darien's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 by its owner (±$76,875). The median renter pays $925 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Darien | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,200 ±$76,875 | $182,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $925 ±$295 | $800 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5% ±24.3 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163 ±$114 | $1,415 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9% ±7.9 pts | 80.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.1% ±7.9 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Housing units | 943 ±151 | 6,850 | −290 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.8% ±15.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±8.8 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.9% ±8.2 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.5% ±6.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7% ±6.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Darien building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Darien in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 8.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Darien work and get to work?
83.4% of Darien's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes.
| Measure | Darien | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.8% ±9.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±4.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4% ±8.7 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±5.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±6.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±5.1 | 37.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Darien?
1 census tract lies mostly in Darien, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1103McIntosh County | 3,320 | $47,450 |
| Tract 1102.01McIntosh County | 2,428 | $39,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Darien) · Census block assignment files
How does Darien compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Darien is the 8,049th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 260th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Darien ranks 197th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 260th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 355th | 360 |
| Median household income | 197th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 70th | 357 |
| Median home value | 229th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 219th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 184th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 111th | 343 |
| Median age | 8th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51st | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 359 |
Darien's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Darien with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Darien?
18 of the 57 figures for Darien on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Darien are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Darien.