Living in Darwin, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darwin · Census data 2020–2024

Darwin has 61 residents with a median age of 66.3. .

Darwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Darwin at a glance

Population
61
Median age
66.3State: 37.9
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%

Is Darwin a good place to live?

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Housing in Darwin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
47
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
27.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
1.79

Darwin demographics

Population
61
Median age
66.3
Under 18
0%
65 and older
52.5%
Households
34
Foreign-born
44.3%
Veterans
44.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darwin ›

Education in Darwin

8.2% of adults 25 and older in Darwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Darwin8.2%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Darwin

Unemployment rate
—State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
14.7%

Darwin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Darwin61———
Lone Pine1,439$43,284$217,100$797
Searles Valley1,713$62,500$80,800$819
Ridgecrest28,225$89,250$253,900$1,186
China Lake Acres2,594$68,594$160,300$1,283
Ridgecrest Heights370$77,130$164,300—

More for people moving to Darwin

Darwin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Darwin: FAQ

Is Darwin, CA a good place to live?

What is the median age in Darwin?

The median age in Darwin is 66.3 years (California: 37.9).

How educated is Darwin?

8.2% of adults in Darwin have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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