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Twin Brooks

South Dakota · 47 residents (2025 est.) · 0.406 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,800. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−47%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+30%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24385367811990201020202024Twin Brooks
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,255
+109%since 2000
from $14,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+48%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.7%(6)
Diversity Score41%(12)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% 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
18.0 min
+95%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.0%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+42.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Brooks, South Dakota?

Twin Brooks, South Dakota has about 29 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Twin Brooks, South Dakota expensive?

In Twin Brooks, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,800.

How educated are people in Twin Brooks, South Dakota?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Brooks, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Brooks, South Dakota?

About 27.6% of people in Twin Brooks, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twin Brooks, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Twin Brooks, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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