Darien, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Darien, Wisconsin
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The Darien sign and water tower as seen from U.S. Highway 14/North Walworth Street in August 2024.
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Location of Darien in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,573 |
| • Density | 1,231.60/sq mi (475.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53113, 53114
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-18850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583050 |
| Website | Village of Darien |
Darien (pronounced like "DAIR-ee-en") is a small village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Town of Darien. In 2020, about 1,573 people lived there.
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Where is Darien Located?
Darien is in southeastern Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 1.29 square miles (3.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Darien?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 427 | — | |
| 1890 | 354 | −17.1% | |
| 1960 | 805 | — | |
| 1970 | 839 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,152 | 37.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,158 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,572 | 35.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,580 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,573 | −0.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,580 people living in Darien. These people lived in 549 homes, with 419 of them being families.
Most people in Darien were White (86%). About 10.8% were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 22% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.6%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Darien was about 33.5 years old. Almost 29% of the residents were under 18.
How People Travel in Darien
Darien used to be a stop on an important train line called the Racine & Southwestern branch. This line was part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, also known as the Milwaukee Road. Today, another train company, the Wisconsin & Southern, still provides train services to Darien.
Important People from Darien
Some people who became important in government or other fields have lived in Darien. A legislator is someone who makes laws. Here are a few:
- John DeWolf - a legislator
- John Jeffers - a legislator
- Chester Deming Long - a legislator
- Joseph Seaver - a farmer and legislator
