Darwin
City in Meeker County, Minnesota

Darwin is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, with 348 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dassel, 5.2 miles E.
- 348residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 55324ZIP code
About Darwin
Darwin is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2020 census.
It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world.
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Living in Darwin
- Median household income
- $70,000
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Median rent
- $791/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Darwin had 348 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 348 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darwin at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Meeker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 348 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0986° N, 94.4225° W |
| ZIP code | 55324 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2714842 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darwin
- Dassel5.2 mi E
- Litchfield5.3 mi W
- Kingston8.7 mi NE
- Cokato11.6 mi E
- Cedar Mills11.8 mi SW
- Grove City13.1 mi W
- Hutchinson14.9 mi S
- Watkins15.0 mi N
- Kimball16.0 mi N
- South Haven16.7 mi NE
- Eden Valley16.8 mi N
- Silver Lake17.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Darwin
What county is Darwin in?
Darwin is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Darwin, MN?
348 people lived in Darwin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darwin, MN?
The ZIP code of Darwin is 55324.
What is the elevation of Darwin?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darwin?
Dassel (5.2 mi), Litchfield (5.3 mi), Kingston (8.7 mi), Cokato (11.6 mi), Cedar Mills (11.8 mi).
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