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 $71,727 with a poverty rate of 11.99%. The median age in Two Harbors is 41.5 years: 41.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Two Harbors was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,385 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,502 | 2.29 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 705 | 3.12 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 540 | 1.15 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 192 | 2.3 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Male | 65 | 2.78 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 9.28% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 16.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 15.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 767 | 30.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 522 | 20.89% |
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 | 2,339 | 2,110 | 474 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 76 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Black | 14 | 1 | 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 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,882 | $68,472 | $60,368 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,203 | $0 | $65,349 |
| High School Graduate | $31,767 | $60,385 | $22,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,441 | $34,904 | $35,515 |
| Overall | $47,596 | $57,579 | $36,207 |
| Some College | $41,487 | $54,702 | $30,250 |
$47,596
Average Earnings
$57,579
Average Male
$36,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Two Harbors residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,266 | 374 | 11.45% |
| Black | 36 | 23 | 63.89% |
| Multiple | 138 | 23 | 16.67% |
11.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.67%
Male Poverty Rate
15.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Two Harbors is Black, with 63.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Two Harbors is White, with 11.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 23.79% |
| Some College | 5.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,500 | $85,207 |
| Households | $62,885 | $71,727 |
| Married Families | $91,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,684 | $45,133 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
231
Number of Veterans
220
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 29.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
1%
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
74.37%
Born in Two Harbors
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
99.44% of Two Harbors residents were born in the United States, with 74.37% having been born in Minnesota. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North 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% |