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Twin Lakes

Minnesota · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 0.487 sq mi
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Twin Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,089. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−6%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1251511772032291990201020202024Twin Lakes
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,089
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,025
+97%since 2000
from $16,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−2%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$558
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Twin Lakes on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(9)
Diversity Score17.8%(28)
Diversity Score
18
+304%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 87.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
35.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Lakes, Minnesota?

Twin Lakes, Minnesota has about 158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Twin Lakes, Minnesota earns about $55,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twin Lakes, Minnesota expensive?

In Twin Lakes, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Twin Lakes, Minnesota?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Lakes, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lakes, Minnesota?

About 21.5% of people in Twin Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twin Lakes, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Twin Lakes, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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