Editing Darrington, Washington (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 921
|1960= 1272
|1970= 1094
|1980= 1064
|1990= 1042
|2000= 1136
|2010= 1347
|2020= 1462
|estyear=2022
|estimate=
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2022"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}

Darrington is the third-smallest incorporated place in Snohomish County, ahead of [[Woodway, Washington|Woodway]] and [[Index, Washington|Index]], with a population of 1,462 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census-Profile"/><ref name="Herald-Census">{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Joseph |date=August 13, 2021 |title=2020 Census: Snohomish County grows by more than 114,000 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/2020-census-snohomish-county-grows-by-more-than-114000/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 22, 2024}}</ref> Historically, the Darrington area's population peaked at an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 in the early 20th century during the heyday of logging in the area, which also attracted Scandinavian and Western European immigrants.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Duncan |first=Don |date=October 6, 1980 |title=Darrington: That feisty logging spirit mingles with a shot of heady mountain air and toe-tappin' bluegrass |page=B6 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The town saw an influx of [[Appalachian Americans|Appalachian]] transplants from [[North Carolina]] (particularly the area around [[Sylva, North Carolina|Sylva]]) in the 1940s and 1950s,<ref name="Herald-NC">{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=April 8, 2014 |title=N.C. town with deep kinship to hold fundraiser |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/n-c-town-with-deep-kinship-to-hold-fundraiser/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 11, 2019}}</ref> whose families remain in the Darrington area, influencing traditions and local culture.<ref name="Times-South72"/><ref name="PI-Loyal">{{cite news |last=Denn |first=Rebekah |date=December 19, 1998 |title=Residents fiercely loyal to town |page=D1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The town's population has remained relatively stable since the 1960s, declining by 230 residents by 1990 and rebounding since then.<ref name="Times-South72"/><ref name="PI-1990"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Taylor |first=Chuck |date=February 1, 2013 |title=Snohomish County demographics from the census |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/snohomish-county-demographics-from-the-census/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref> Darrington predominantly has [[single-family housing|single-family]] residences, with only 36 [[multi-family housing|multi-family]] units reported in 2010.<ref name="CompPlan">{{cite web |year=2015 |title=Darrington Comprehensive Plan, 2015 Update |page=39 |url=https://townofdarrington.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Darrington-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-FINAL.pdf |publisher=Town of Darrington |ref={{SfnRef|Darrington Comprehensive Plan|2015}} |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref>

According to 2012 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, Darrington has a median family income of $60,750, and a [[per capita income]] of $18,047, [[Washington locations by per capita income|ranking 227th]] of 281 areas within the state of Washington.<ref name="ACS"/><ref>{{cite web |author=United States Census Bureau |date=May 2014 |title=Per Capita Income for Incorporated Cities in Washington State |url=http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20%28Final%29.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Ecology]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908032551/http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20(Final).pdf |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref> Approximately 16.7 percent of families and 20.9 percent of the overall population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24 percent of those under the age of 18 and 8.9 percent aged 65 or older.<ref name="ACS"/> Darrington is described as economically [[Depression (economics)|depressed]] and has median household incomes that are far below the Snohomish County average.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=March 17, 2007 |title=Town grieves, takes stock after 3 deaths |page=H16 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2003622740_darrington17e.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 10, 2019}}</ref>

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 U.S. census]], there were 1,347 people, 567 households, and 349 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|816.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 644 housing units at an average density of {{convert|390.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the town was 92.4 percent White, 2.4 percent Native American, 0.4 percent Asian, 0.5 percent from other races, and 4.2 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 3.2 percent of the population.<ref name="Census">{{cite web |date=September 2011 |title=Decennial Census Tables |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/data/tables.2010.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 26, 2020}}</ref>

There were 567 households, of which 30.9 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8 percent were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4 percent were non-families. Individuals made up 32.6 percent of all households; and 13.1 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.<ref name="Census"/>

The median age in the town was 41.4 years. Residents under the age of 18 accounted for 22.7 percent of the population, 7.7 percent were between the ages of 18 and 24, 24.9 percent were from 25 to 44, 28.1 percent were from 45 to 64 and 16.6 percent were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9 percent male and 49.1 percent female.<ref name="Census"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 1,136 people, 473 households, and 292 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,171.9 people per square mile (452.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 505 housing units at an average density of 520.9 per square mile (201/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the town was 94.98 percent White, 1.67 percent Native American, 0.35 percent Asian, 0.26 percent from other races, and 2.73 percent from two or more races. Hispanic of Latino residents of any race were 1.23 percent of the population.<ref name="Census2000">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Darrington town, Washington |url=https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/darrington.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |via=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=February 24, 2019 |archive-date=February 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225161959/https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/darrington.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

There were 473 households, out of which 30.9 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49 percent were married couples living together, 8.7 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1 percent were non-families. 31.7 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.08.<ref name="Census2000"/>

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 27.1 percent under the age of 18, 6.9 percent from 18 to 24, 27.5 percent from 25 to 44, 21.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.<ref name="Census2000"/>

The median income for a household in the town was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $36,429 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,384. About 4.7 percent of families and 8.9 percent of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9 percent of those under age 18 and 6.6 percent of those age 65 or over.<ref name="Census2000"/>