Darlington, MD Demographics

A map of Darlington's Population by Race

Darlington, Maryland has an estimated population of 353, a large decrease from the 398 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Darlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Darlington has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Darlington, that probability was 20.1% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Darlington is ranked the 408th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. 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). Darlington was ranked the 402nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Darlington's White Population

325 residents of Darlington, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Darlington is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Darlington ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Darlington's population has increased from 89.2% to 92.1%.

Darlington is more White than neighboring Port Deposit (72.9% White), Aberdeen (50% White), Havre de Grace (66.9% White), Wakefield (89.7% White), and Delta (81.7% White).

Darlington's Black Population

0 residents of Darlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Darlington is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Darlington ranks 360th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Darlington's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Darlington is less Black than neighboring Port Deposit (12.2% Black), Aberdeen (28.9% Black), Havre de Grace (19% Black), and Wakefield (2.3% Black).

Darlington's Asian Population

0 residents of Darlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Darlington is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Darlington ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Darlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Darlington is less Asian than neighboring Port Deposit (3.1% Asian), Aberdeen (2% Asian), Havre de Grace (2.4% Asian), and Delta (0.2% Asian).

Darlington's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Darlington, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Darlington is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Darlington ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Darlington's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.6%.

Darlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Deposit (8.1% Hispanic), Aberdeen (11% Hispanic), Havre de Grace (5.6% Hispanic), Wakefield (1.7% Hispanic), and Delta (14.9% Hispanic).

Darlington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Darlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Darlington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Darlington ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Darlington's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Darlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Deposit (0.6% Native American/Other), Aberdeen (2% Native American/Other), and Havre de Grace (0.6% Native American/Other).

Darlington's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Darlington, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Darlington is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Darlington ranks 477th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 188.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Darlington's population has increased from 2.3% to 7.4%.

Darlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Deposit (3.1% Multiracial), Aberdeen (6.1% Multiracial), Havre de Grace (5.4% Multiracial), Wakefield (6.3% Multiracial), and Delta (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.