Darien
City in McIntosh County, Georgia

Darien is a city in McIntosh County, Georgia, with 1,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sterling, 9.5 miles SW.
- 1,460residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 21.1 sq miland area · 54.6 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 31305ZIP code
About Darien
Darien () is a city in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It lies on Georgia's coast at the mouth of the Altamaha River, approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Savannah, and is part of the Brunswick, Georgia metropolitan statistical area. It is the second-oldest planned city in Georgia and was originally called New Inverness. The population of Darien was 1,460 at the 2020 census, down from 1,975 in 2010.
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Living in Darien
- Median household income
- $57,000
- Median home value
- $172,200
- Median rent
- $925/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Darien had 1,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darien at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | McIntosh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.09 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3435° N, 81.4241° W |
| ZIP code | 31305 |
| Official website | cityofdarienga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1321716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darien
- Sterling9.5 mi SW
- Country Club Estates9.7 mi S
- Dock Junction11.2 mi SW
- St. Simons11.5 mi S
- Crescent12.5 mi N
- Everett13.1 mi W
- Eulonia13.1 mi N
- Brunswick14.5 mi S
- Jekyll Island19.4 mi S
- Waynesville22.7 mi W
- Waverly24.1 mi SW
- Riceboro25.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Darien
What county is Darien in?
Darien is in McIntosh County, Georgia.
What is the population of Darien, GA?
1,460 people lived in Darien at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darien, GA?
The ZIP code of Darien is 31305.
What is the elevation of Darien?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darien?
Sterling (9.5 mi), Country Club Estates (9.7 mi), Dock Junction (11.2 mi), St. Simons (11.5 mi), Crescent (12.5 mi).
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