This was 12.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,471.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Darien for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 74 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 331 | 32.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 34 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 129 | 12.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 149 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 13.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 58 | 5.7 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.9 |
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