Twin Falls, ID

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2021 Population

51,223

2.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.19% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

4.84% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,936

6.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$192,900

9.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

24,630

2.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Twin Falls, ID had a population of 51.2k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $53,936. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Twin Falls, ID grew from 49,819 to 51,223, a 2.82% increase and its median household income grew from $50,839 to $53,936, a 6.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Twin Falls, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), White (Hispanic) (9.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), Other (Hispanic) (2.55%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in Twin Falls, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Twin Falls, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Twin Falls, ID are College of Southern Idaho (1,251 degrees awarded in 2021), Aveda Institute-Twin Falls (77 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls (457493) (8 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Twin Falls, ID was $192,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Twin Falls, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Twin Falls, ID was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Twin Falls, ID is home to a population of 51.2k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.75% of Twin Falls, ID residents were born outside of the country (4.48k people).

In 2021, there were 8.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.6k people) in Twin Falls, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.7k White (Hispanic) and 2.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

93%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Twin Falls, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Twin Falls, ID was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Twin Falls, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Twin Falls, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.6k ± 951
White (Hispanic)
4.7k ± 737
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.18k ± 587

14.3%

Hispanic Population

7.31k people

14.3% of the people in Twin Falls, ID are hispanic (7.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Twin Falls, ID as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,075 ± 5,521 people
Canada
5,748 ± 1,858 people
Philippines
2,859 ± 1,312 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 52,075 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,748 and Philippines with 2,859.

Foreign-Born Population

8.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

10.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.25k people

As of 2021, 8.75% of Twin Falls, ID residents (4.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Twin Falls, ID was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Twin Falls, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,051 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
649 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
562 ± 215

Twin Falls, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Twin Falls, ID employs 24.6k people. The largest industries in Twin Falls, ID are Retail Trade (3,817 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,789 people), and Manufacturing (3,537 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,635), Public Administration ($53,142), and Construction ($53,031).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,522. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.6k

2021 Value

± 1,479

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 8.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Twin Falls, ID grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 24.1k employees to 24.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Twin Falls, ID, are Management Occupations (2,558 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,468 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,285 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Twin Falls, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.6k

2021 Value

± 1,479

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 8.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Twin Falls, ID grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 24.1k employees to 24.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Twin Falls, ID, are Retail Trade (3,817 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,789 people), and Manufacturing (3,537 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Twin Falls, ID, though some of these residents may live in Twin Falls, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,740

Median earning men ± $2,270

$24,333

Median earning women ± $2,318

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($79,556), Public Administration ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,242).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($107,634), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,165), and Public Administration ($39,150).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Twin Falls, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.89%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Twin Falls, ID awarded 1,336 degrees. The student population of Twin Falls, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,955 male students and 5,152 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Twin Falls, ID are White (827 and 62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (384 and 29.2%), Black or African American (29 and 2.2%), and Two or More Races (24 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in Twin Falls, ID by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Idaho (1,251 and 93.6%), Aveda Institute-Twin Falls (77 and 5.76%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls (457493) (8 and 0.599%).

The most popular majors in Twin Falls, ID are Liberal Arts & Sciences (245 and 18.3%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (132 and 9.88%), and Registered Nursing (82 and 6.14%).

The median tuition cost in Twin Falls, ID for a public four year colleges is $4,560 for in-state students and $6,840 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,107 students enrolled in Twin Falls, ID, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,280 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
236 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
132 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Twin Falls, ID was Registered Nursing with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Twin Falls, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Southern Idaho
1,251 degrees awarded
Aveda Institute-Twin Falls
77 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls (457493)
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Idaho with 1,251 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 460 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Twin Falls, ID, which is 0.525 times less than the 876 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 827 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 384 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($990) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Twin Falls, ID was $192,900 in 2021, which is 0.788 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,900 to $192,900, a 9.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Twin Falls, ID is 65.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Twin Falls, ID have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Twin Falls, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Twin Falls, ID is $53,936. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Twin Falls, ID was Census Tract 9 with a value of $79,541, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $77,877 and $66,568.

Housing

Property

$192,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,604

$12,774

Median Property Taxes

±$991

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Twin Falls, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Twin Falls, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.4% of the housing units in Twin Falls, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Twin Falls, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 6
Census Tract 2

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Twin Falls, ID was Census Tract 9 with a value of $79,541, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $77,877 and $66,568.

The following map shows all of the places in Twin Falls, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,936

Median Household Income

± $2,297

19.5k

Number of Households

± 1,241

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Twin Falls, ID grew to $53,936 from the previous year's value of $50,839.

The following chart displays the households in Twin Falls, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Twin Falls, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (9.06%)
Worked At Home (6.97%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Twin Falls, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.06%) and those who worked at home (6.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Twin Falls, ID have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Twin Falls, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Twin Falls, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Twin Falls, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Twin Falls, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Twin Falls, ID (6.86k out of 50.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Twin Falls, ID is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Twin Falls, ID has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Twin Falls County, ID see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.709% decrease from the previous year (1411 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1320 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Twin Falls County, ID

Primary care physicians in Twin Falls County, ID see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.709% decrease from the previous year (1,411 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Twin Falls County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Twin Falls, ID grew by 0.694% from 11.3% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Twin Falls, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.