Darwin, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Darwin, California had a total population of 61, the 1506th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Darwin Quick Facts
How Darwin Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74 | 61 | -17.6% |
How Darwin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Darwin Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Inyo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | 3,778 | $83,686 | 9.9% | $386,400 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 3,071 | $75,745 | 6.6% | $196,600 |
| West Bishop | 2,551 | $114,653 | 5.9% | $615,600 |
| Big Pine | 1,615 | $67,583 | 9.1% | $307,600 |
| Lone Pine | 1,439 | $43,284 | 24.5% | $217,100 |
| Independence | 730 | $73,850 | 6.5% | $295,900 |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | 14.7% | $695,000 |
| Wilkerson | 518 | $69,519 | 8.9% | $460,000 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | 9.3% | $620,800 |
| Tecopa | 201 | N/A | 26.9% | $113,800 |
Cities Similar to Darwin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paskenta | 61 | N/A | $157,500 | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| Waukena | 62 | $86,250 | N/A | 25.6% | 9.7% |
| Little Valley | 60 | $39,306 | N/A | 0.0% | 21.7% |
| Philo | 60 | $73,631 | N/A | 78.0% | 0.0% |
| Crescent Mills | 63 | N/A | N/A | 25.4% | 25.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 61, Darwin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Darwin is a small community located in California, within Inyo County. The total population is 61. It ranks as the 1506th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Darwin is 66.3 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 44.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Darwin. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Darwin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Darwin, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Darwin, California?
Darwin, California has a population of 61 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Darwin, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Darwin — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Darwin, CA?
The ACS sample for Darwin recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Darwin, California?
Darwin's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Darwin, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Darwin — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Darwin, California?
8.2% of adults (25+) in Darwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.