Darrington, WA Demographics

A map of Darrington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,186	1,203	84.0%	82.3%
Multiracial	96	119	6.8%	8.1%
Hispanic	83	71	5.9%	4.9%
Native American/Other	32	55	2.3%	3.8%
Asian	15	7	1.1%	0.5%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.5%

Darrington, Washington has an estimated population of 1,412, a decrease from the 1,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 6.8% Multiracial, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Darrington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Darrington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Darrington, that probability was 31.3% in 2020 and 28.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Darrington is ranked the 359th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Darrington was ranked the 358th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Darrington's White Population

1,186 residents of Darrington, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Darrington is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Darrington ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Darrington's population has increased from 82.3% to 84.0%.

Darrington is more White than neighboring Concrete (62.3% White), and Oso (76.7% White). Darrington is less White than neighboring Swede Heaven (98% White), Verlot (91.1% White), and Rockport (100% White).

Darrington's Black Population

0 residents of Darrington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Darrington is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Darrington ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Darrington's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Darrington is less Black than neighboring Concrete (0.2% Black).

Darrington's Asian Population

15 residents of Darrington, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Darrington is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Darrington ranks 496th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Asian residents' share of Darrington's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Darrington is more Asian than neighboring Swede Heaven (0% Asian), Verlot (0% Asian), Rockport (0% Asian), and Oso (0% Asian). Darrington is less Asian than neighboring Concrete (1.3% Asian).

Darrington's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Darrington, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Darrington is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Darrington ranks 495th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Darrington's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.9%.

Darrington is more Hispanic than neighboring Swede Heaven (2% Hispanic), Verlot (0% Hispanic), and Rockport (0% Hispanic). Darrington is less Hispanic than neighboring Concrete (20.6% Hispanic), and Oso (15.9% Hispanic).

Darrington's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Darrington, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Darrington is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Darrington ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Darrington's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Darrington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swede Heaven (0% Native American/Other), Verlot (0% Native American/Other), Rockport (0% Native American/Other), Concrete (2.2% Native American/Other), and Oso (0% Native American/Other).

Darrington's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Darrington, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Darrington is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Darrington ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darrington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Darrington's population has decreased from 8.1% to 6.8%.

Darrington is more Multiracial than neighboring Swede Heaven (0% Multiracial), and Rockport (0% Multiracial). Darrington is less Multiracial than neighboring Verlot (8.9% Multiracial), Concrete (13.3% Multiracial), and Oso (7.3% 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.