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Darien, WI
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,126
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
742
ZIP codes
0
Darien and its ZIP codes
Darien at a glance
- Darien is about 6.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,194, 18% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,600 (21% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Darien, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darien, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,194
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$211,600
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (423), Mexican Americans (234), Norwegian Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Darien.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
45,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$766M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
How people get to work
Darien, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darien, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darien, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Darien
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Allens GroveCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| DelavanCity | 4.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Delavan LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.2 |
| SharonVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| WalworthVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva LakeVillage | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| ClintonVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Williams BayVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Big Foot PrairieCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Big Foot Prairie, ILCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ElkhornCity | 10 mi | 8.2 |
| Lawrence, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ShopiereCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ComoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darien, WI in?
- Darien is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Darien, WI?
- About 1,126 people live in Darien, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darien?
- Nearby places include Allens Grove (3.4 mi), Delavan (4.4 mi), Delavan Lake (5.1 mi), Sharon (6.5 mi), Walworth (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023