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Darwin, MN
City in Meeker County, Minnesota.
Population
358
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
0
Darwin and its ZIP codes
Darwin at a glance
- Darwin is about 2.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Darwin, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meeker County. PPP loans are for Darwin.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,178
7,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Darwin, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darwin, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Darwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DasselCity | 4.6 mi | 1.7 |
| LitchfieldCity | 5.7 mi | 4.5 |
| KingstonCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CokatoCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Cedar MillsCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Grove CityCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HutchinsonCity | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| WatkinsCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| KimballCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Howard LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| South HavenCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Silver LakeCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Eden ValleyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| CosmosCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| AtwaterCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| AnnandaleCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darwin, MN in?
- Darwin is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Darwin, MN?
- About 358 people live in Darwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darwin?
- Nearby places include Dassel (4.6 mi), Litchfield (5.7 mi), Kingston (8.5 mi), Cokato (11 mi), Cedar Mills (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023