Darrington

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darrington waIf you’re considering a visit to Darrington, try to bring some binoculars and a camera because this is one of the most beautiful places in the United States.

The Mountain Loop Magic trail and hiking guide is a great way to become familiar with the trails and other recreation opportunities in this area. A good place to start is the Darrington Ranger Station or the Sauk River Trading Post – both can provide lots of information about the incredible nature activities in the area. Other nearby activities include mountaineering and climbing, fishing, and rafting.

Each summer the town hosts the world-renowned Darrington Bluegrass Festival, the Classic Rock Festival, an annual archery competition, a Wildflower Festival, and many other family-oriented activities and events. In addition to the town sports, Darrington boasts an archery range, several rafting guides and a whole bunch of really great people.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett: 60 minutes
    • South Everett: 70 minutes
    • Bellevue: 90 minutes
    • Seattle: 105 minutes
  • Skiing: 120 minutes
  • Boating: 5 minutes

K-12 School District

Darrington School District

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Darrington1,2541,3471,4261,452

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-468
5-988
10-1484
15-1971
20-2461
25-29104
30-3484
35-3993
40-4488
45-4978
50-5497
55-5996
60-64107
65-6996
70-7490
75-7959
80-8438
85+24
18+1,145
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Darrington2025
Total1,426.00
White Alone84.99%
Black Alone0.42%
American Indian Alone2.31%
Asian Alone0.98%
Pacific Islander Alone0.14%
Some Other Race1.82%
Two or More Races9.33%
Hispanic Origin4.70%
Diversity Index33.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Darrington2025 - 2030
Population0.36%
Households0.39%
Families-0.49%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households519567605617
Housing Units553644643654
Owner Occupied Units460477
Renter Occupied Units145140
Vacant Units3837

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Darrington20252030
Median Home Value$620,301$819,553
Average Home Value$596,913$822,951
<$50,000169
$50,000 - $99,999262
$100,000 - $149,999231
$150,000 - $199,99960
$200,000 - $249,99970
$250,000 - $299,999161
$300,000 - $399,999212
$400,000 - $499,9995120
$500,000 - $749,999133132
$1,000,000 +1140

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later9
2000-200968
1990-199991
1980-1989109
1970-1979144
1960-196989
1950-195928
1940-194966
1939 or Before78

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Darrington20252030
Median Household$69,394$81,498
Average Household$81,120$94,415
Per Capita$34,425$40,128

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Darrington2025
<$15,00051
$15,000 - $24,99974
$25,000 - $34,99990
$35,000 - $49,99923
$50,000 - $74,99981
$75,000 - $99,99993
$100,000 - $149,999100
$150,000 - $199,99972
$200,000+21

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+535
In-County Residents438
Out-of-County Residents97
Drive Alone397
Carpooled13
Public Transport17
Work at Home62
Motorcycle0
Bicycle6
Walked25
Other16
Less than 5 minutes94
5-9 minutes102
10-14 minutes14
15-19 minutes1
20-24 minutes2
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes4
35-39 minutes10
40-44 minutes84
45-59 minutes32
60-89 minutes103
90+ minutes28
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees646
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction2
Manufacturing3
Wholesale Trade146
  
Retail Trade73
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers2
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip9
Food & Beverage Stores26
Health/Pers Care Stores5
Gasoline Stations12
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music8
General Merchandise Str11
  
Transportation/Warehouse8
Information4
  
Finance & Insurance6
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn6
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv3
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt3
Educational Services209
HealthCare/Social Assist60
Arts/Entertainment/Rec4
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs48
Accommodation3
Food Srv/Drinking Places45
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin14
Auto Repair/Maintenance3
Public Administration Emp56

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Darrington2025
<9th Grade38
Some High School107
GED100
Graduated High School332
Some College/No Degree150
Associates Degree92
Bachelor's Degree192
Graduate Degree43

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses61
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus11
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus1
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus3
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus1
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus2
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus4
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus8
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus6
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus5
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus7
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus7

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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