Twin Falls city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Twin Falls city, Idaho Demographics
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As of 2026, Twin Falls city, Idaho has a total population of 53,219, the 8th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $60,760, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Twin Falls city Quick Facts

Population 53,219

Median Household Income $60,760

Median Home Value $279,400

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 34.1 years

Homeownership Rate 63.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

High School Graduation Rate 89.6%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 53,219 8th of 234

Median Income $60,760 average

Poverty Rate 10.8% 13% lower national

Median Home Value $279,400 above average

How Twin Falls city Compares

Median Household Income

Twin Falls city

$60,760

$74,636

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Twin Falls city

$279,400

$376,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 27.1%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.3%

Renter 36.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.1%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

18.1%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Twin Falls city Rankings in Idaho

#8 Population of 234

#115 Median Income of 234

#89 Education of 234

#75 Home Value of 234

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Cities Similar to Twin Falls city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Pocatello city	57,152	$57,931	$240,600	32.9%	13.9%
Coeur d'Alene city	55,558	$70,845	$451,600	30.5%	8.3%
Caldwell city	63,465	$66,663	$322,100	17.8%	13.3%
Idaho Falls city	66,672	$69,630	$298,600	31.0%	12.0%
Post Falls city	41,716	$73,313	$425,100	23.4%	13.0%

Population Overview

Twin Falls city is a mid-sized community located in Idaho. The total population is 53,219. It ranks as the 8th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Twin Falls city is 34.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Twin Falls city is $60,760. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $279,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Twin Falls city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.2% vs 1.3%).

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Twin Falls city, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 234 Census-designated places in Idaho. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Twin Falls city, Idaho?

Twin Falls city, Idaho has a population of 53,219 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Twin Falls city, ID?

The median household income in Twin Falls city is $60,760, which is 23% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Falls city, ID?

The poverty rate in Twin Falls city is 10.8%. This means approximately 5,625 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Falls city, Idaho?

Twin Falls city's population is 75.5% White, 0.9% Black, 15.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Twin Falls city, ID?

The median home value in Twin Falls city is $279,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

How educated is Twin Falls city, Idaho?

22.7% of adults (25+) in Twin Falls city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.