Darien, Wisconsin
village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Darien ( or ) is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Darien.
Geography
Darien is located at 42°36′2″N 88°42′30″W (42.600732, -88.708391).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,580 people, 549 households, and 419 families living in the village. The population density was 1,224.8 inhabitants per square mile (472.9/km2). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 473.6 per square mile (182.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 10.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.0% of the population.
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