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Darlington, WI

City in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Population

2,409

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,421

ZIP codes

0

Darlington and its ZIP codes

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Darlington at a glance

  • Darlington is about 13 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,641 a year, 27% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $873 a month.

Local data for Darlington, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Darlington, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,641

Poverty rate

22.1%

Median home value

$155,100

Median rent

$873/mo

Homeownership

68.4%

Bachelor's or higher

25.4%

Median age

31.7

Average commute

20.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (514), Honduran Americans (391), Irish Americans (350).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Darlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,608

4,934 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,858

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$102M

FY 2026, $6,165 per person

Lafayette County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Darlington, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.8%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Darlington, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

701

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

19

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 8°F

37.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Darlington, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.4%

U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities near Darlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GratiotVillage8.1 mi0.5
WiotaCensus-designated place9.1 mi2
ShullsburgCity9.3 mi1.3
BelmontVillage12 mi0.9
Apple River, ILVillage12 mi0.7
ArgyleVillage13 mi0.6
WoodfordCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
Mineral PointCity13 mi3.1
Warren, ILVillage14 mi1
South WayneVillage14 mi0.8
Scales Mound, ILVillage15 mi0.6
BentonVillage15 mi0.8
BlanchardvilleVillage16 mi0.5
HollandaleVillage17 mi0.7
Cuba CityCity17 mi1.2
Apple Canyon Lake, ILCensus-designated place17 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Darlington, WI in?
Darlington is in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Darlington, WI?
About 2,409 people live in Darlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Darlington?
Nearby places include Gratiot (8.1 mi), Wiota (9.1 mi), Shullsburg (9.3 mi), Belmont (12 mi), Apple River, IL (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023