Two Harbors is a city located in Lake County Minnesota. Two Harbors has a 2024 population of 3,497. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Two Harbors is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,633 in 2020.
The average household income in Two Harbors is $70,986 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in Two Harbors is 42.5 years: 43.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Two Harbors was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,458 | 95.52% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 2.76% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,634 | 2.12 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 661 | 3 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 659 | 1.09 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 221 | 2.24 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 93 | 2.85 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 9.74% |
| Associates Degree | 460 | 18.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 15.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 729 | 28.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 522 | 20.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,407 | 2,151 | 522 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 24 | 2 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| Other Race | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,838 | $67,171 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,896 | $0 | $63,110 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $63,750 | $28,690 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,625 | $35,125 | $40,455 |
| Overall | $45,551 | $58,639 | $30,662 |
| Some College | $43,056 | $59,306 | $27,054 |
$45,551
Average Earnings
$58,639
Average Male
$30,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Two Harbors residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,299 | 421 | 12.76% |
| Multiple | 100 | 21 | 21% |
| Native | 9 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 2 | 1.64% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
15.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Two Harbors is Native, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Two Harbors is Hispanic, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.02% |
| High School | 21.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.81% |
| Some College | 5.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,806 | $81,012 |
| Households | $63,565 | $70,986 |
| Married Families | $84,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,472 | $52,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Korea | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 9.01% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.2%
Born in Two Harbors
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
99.36% of Two Harbors residents were born in the United States, with 74.2% having been born in Minnesota. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,327 | -34 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 3,361 | -34 | -1% |
| 2027 | 3,395 | -34 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 3,429 | -34 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 3,463 | -34 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 3,497 | -34 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 3,531 | -48 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 3,579 | -55 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 3,634 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,633 | 109 | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 3,524 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 3,533 | 28 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 3,524 | -28 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 3,552 | -36 | -1% |
| 2014 | 3,588 | -53 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 3,641 | -46 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 3,687 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 3,696 | -43 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 3,739 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,613 | -38 | -1.04% |
| 1990 | 3,651 | -388 | -9.61% |
| 1980 | 4,039 | -398 | -8.97% |
| 1970 | 4,437 | -258 | -5.5% |
| 1960 | 4,695 | 295 | 6.7% |
| 1950 | 4,400 | 354 | 8.75% |
| 1940 | 4,046 | -379 | -8.56% |
| 1930 | 4,425 | -121 | -2.66% |
| 1920 | 4,546 | -444 | -8.9% |
| 1910 | 4,990 | 1,712 | 52.23% |
| 1900 | 3,278 | -49 | -1.47% |