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Darwin

Minnesota · 348 residents · 1.995 sq mi
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Darwin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
+26%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462983514034561990201020202024Darwin
2024358
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,212
+80%since 2000
from $16,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(254)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(319)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score9.9%(34)
Diversity Score
10
−30%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darwin, Minnesota?

Darwin, Minnesota has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darwin, Minnesota?

The typical household in Darwin, Minnesota earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darwin, Minnesota expensive?

In Darwin, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Darwin, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Darwin, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darwin, Minnesota?

About 3.3% of people in Darwin, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darwin, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Darwin, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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