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Twisp

Washington · 919 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Twisp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
919
−2%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8289331K1K1K1990201020202024Twisp
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,292
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+24%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+78%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(77)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(846)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other5.1%(47)
Diversity Score21.1%(194)
Diversity Score
21
+156%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twisp, Washington?

Twisp, Washington has about 919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Twisp, Washington?

The typical household in Twisp, Washington earns about $22,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twisp, Washington expensive?

In Twisp, Washington, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Twisp, Washington?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Twisp, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twisp, Washington?

About 24.0% of people in Twisp, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twisp, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Twisp, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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