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Twin Lakes

Iowa · 316 residents · 1.322 sq mi
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Twin Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,797. Population has grown 34% since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $444,000. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+34%since 2019
from 235 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
+34%since 2019
from 178 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
63.9
+8%since 2019
from 59.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
147265383500618201020202024Twin Lakes
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,797
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,252
+2%since 2019
from $61,209 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing17.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $362,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+26%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(14)
Diversity Score11.2%(35)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+7%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Lakes, Iowa?

Twin Lakes, Iowa has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes, Iowa?

The typical household in Twin Lakes, Iowa earns about $104,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twin Lakes, Iowa expensive?

In Twin Lakes, Iowa, the median home is worth about $444,000.

How educated are people in Twin Lakes, Iowa?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Lakes, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lakes, Iowa?

About 15.9% of people in Twin Lakes, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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