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21034

Darlington, MD

Total Population
2,958
Median Household Income
$85,833
Median Home Value
$348,000
Median Rent
$1,442

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$85,833
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$348,000
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,442
100% above state median
Median Age
51.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Darlington, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

29.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 51.8 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.2%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 65% family households.

Poverty rate of 15.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$85,833
+14.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.45 people

Total Households
1,204
Family Households
65.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
24.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.8%
#3 Industry
Education
16.9%
Total Employed Residents:927

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
16 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,212
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.8%
1,374 employed
Labor Force
1,391
17 unemployed
Median Age
51.8 years
Per Capita Income
$44,165
Poverty Rate
15.8%

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