Darwin, Minnesota
City · Population 338 · #567 in Minnesota
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About Darwin
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Darwin is a tiny community, home to 338 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Darwin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 169 residents per square mile.
📰 Darwin News Today
- Darwin's Unique Twine Ball: A Quirky Landmark Drawing Visitors From Miles Around wjon.com · Jun 19
- Photos: Darwin celebrates 35th annual Darwin Twine Ball Day West Central Tribune · Aug 11
- Raymond Darwin Troy Obituary May 4, 2026 Johnson Funeral Service · May 6
- Darwin Robert Reedy Obituary Mar 14, 2026 Mueller Memorial · Mar 14
- Lin-Manuel Miranda makes Minnesota visit to see Ball of Twine, 'all Seb wanted for graduation' kare11.com · Jun 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Darwin Unique
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Darwin
- Trouble's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Twine Ball Museum · Museum
- World's Largest Ball of Twine Made By One Man · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)338
Rank in state#567 of 855
Land area2 sq mi
Density169/sq mi
Coordinates45.0986, -94.4225