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Twisp

Washington · 992 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Twisp has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
+6%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8289331K1K1K1990201020202024Twisp
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,597
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,429
+130%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(779)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(113)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score32.6%(323)
Diversity Score
33
+296%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twisp, Washington?

Twisp, Washington has about 992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Twisp, Washington?

The typical household in Twisp, Washington earns about $51,597 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 $172,600, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Twisp, Washington?

About 25.0% 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 10.0% 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 129 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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