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Twin Lake

Michigan · 2,056 residents · 2.876 sq mi
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Twin Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,669. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value is $160,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,056
+27%since 2000
from 1,613 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
715 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+20%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Twin Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,669
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,910
+83%since 2000
from $18,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
7.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,522)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,848)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(71)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other3.4%(70)
Diversity Score19.5%(402)
Diversity Score
20
+204%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Lake, Michigan?

Twin Lake, Michigan has about 2,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Twin Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Twin Lake, Michigan earns about $83,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twin Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Twin Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $160,400.

How educated are people in Twin Lake, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lake, Michigan?

About 2.2% of people in Twin Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twin Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Twin Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 729 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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