Darlington city, Wisconsin
Darlington city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Darlington city is a geographic entity located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,490. The land area covers 1.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,490 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 901 | ±99 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 999 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 901 | ±99 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 98 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 | ±$18,941 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | ±$42 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,641 | ±$12,757 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,688 | ±$4,667 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | ±10.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 522 | ±267 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±5.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,004 | ±117 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.7% | ±12.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,482 (2024)
ID: 177173
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 207, DARLINGTON WI 53530-0207
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GUS Population: 17,306 (2024)
ID: 177067
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
11165 BURKE RD, DARLINGTON WI 53530-9738
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Darlington | PK-08 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Darlington | 09-12 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Benton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Benton, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LAFAYETTE HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
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Hospital | City address association | 211 BEV ANDERSON DR, DARLINGTON, WI, 53530 |
(608) 776-4466
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 19.0 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 131 E. CATHERINE ST., DARLINGTON, WI, 53530 |
(608) 776-4171
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GRATIOT ANNEX LIBRARY BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 5630 MAIN ST., GRATIOT, WI, 53541 |
(608) 922-3803
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MCCOY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 190 N. JUDGEMENT ST., SHULLSBURG, WI, 53586 |
(608) 965-4424
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JOHN TURGESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 220 S. MOUND AVE., BELMONT, WI, 53510 |
(608) 762-5137
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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ARGYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 401 E. MILWAUKEE, ARGYLE, WI, 53504 |
(608) 543-3193
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WARREN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 210 BURNETT AVENUE, WARREN, IL, 61087 |
(815) 745-2076
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 48 W. MAIN ST., BENTON, WI, 53803 |
(608) 759-2665
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DARLINGTON WWTP, WI US, located 0.8 miles from Darlington city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3° | 8.4° | 17.8° | 1.31" | 11.3" |
| February | 31.8° | 11.5° | 21.6° | 1.43" | 9.2" |
| March | 44.3° | 22.9° | 33.6° | 2.02" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.7° | 34.7° | 46.2° | 3.89" | 1.0" |
| May | 69.4° | 46.1° | 57.8° | 4.18" | 0.6" |
| June | 78.9° | 56.7° | 67.8° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.7° | 71.0° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 57.5° | 69.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 48.4° | 61.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 37.2° | 49.0° | 2.80" | 0.6" |
| November | 45.5° | 25.8° | 35.7° | 2.35" | 2.2" |
| December | 32.6° | 15.0° | 23.8° | 1.69" | 6.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gratiot village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Wiota CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Shullsburg city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Belmont village | Village | 11.7 mi | — |
| Apple River village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5506518875. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.