Darwin
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Darwin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 36 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,790 ft (1,460 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keeler, 21.8 miles NW.
- 36residents (2020 Census)
- 4,790 ftelevation · 1,460 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 93522ZIP code
About Darwin
Darwin is an unincorporated former mining community in Inyo County, California, United States. It is located 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Keeler. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Darwin as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 36 at the 2020 census, down from 43 at the 2010 census.
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Darwin had 36 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darwin at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 36 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.35 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2688° N, 117.5890° W |
| ZIP code | 93522 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0618030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darwin
- Keeler21.8 mi NW
- Olancha23.0 mi W
- Cartago24.5 mi W
- Homewood Canyon28.5 mi SE
- Valley Wells30.3 mi SE
- Trona33.6 mi SE
- Kennedy Meadows34.2 mi SW
- Lone Pine34.5 mi NW
- Pearsonville34.8 mi SW
- Searles Valley36.1 mi S
- Inyokern44.4 mi S
- Ridgecrest44.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Darwin
What county is Darwin in?
Darwin is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Darwin, CA?
36 people lived in Darwin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darwin, CA?
The ZIP code of Darwin is 93522.
What is the elevation of Darwin?
4,790 feet (1,460 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darwin?
Keeler (21.8 mi), Olancha (23.0 mi), Cartago (24.5 mi), Homewood Canyon (28.5 mi), Valley Wells (30.3 mi).
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