Twin Falls, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,395 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2021.7 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.60% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,786 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Twin Falls grew by 36.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,609 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Twin Falls has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,288 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.85% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Twin Falls is about 21% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,289 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $977 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Twin Falls is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $977 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Twin Falls spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.0 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.1 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,366 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,392 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,405 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Twin Falls is 13 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Twin Falls has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Twin Falls has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Twin Falls | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Twin Falls, Idaho.
What is the population of Twin Falls, Idaho?
The population of Twin Falls, Idaho is 40,395, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Twin Falls, Idaho?
The population density of Twin Falls, Idaho is 2021.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Twin Falls, Idaho?
The median household income in Twin Falls, Idaho is $59,288, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Twin Falls, Idaho?
The median home price in Twin Falls, Idaho is $186,289, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Twin Falls, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Twin Falls, Idaho is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.