AL253 South AL44 West Signs, 2021
Twin’s story
134 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2021.
- 1892Twin is settled
TwinAL
A town of 351, settled in 1892.
Population
351
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$96K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
2
A commuter town
Is Twin a good place to live?
93% of households own their home in Twin, where Alabama’s towns sit at 69% and U.S. towns at 73%. Twin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
351 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
GuinTwin
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Twin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Twin, and how to reach them.
PowerTombigbee Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTwin Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Twin’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMarion County School DistrictWinfield City School District2 districts serve Twin; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarion County Circuit ClerkMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes35563, 3554835563 97% · 35548 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Twin.
Work & commute
Twin has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
At $53,000, Twin’s median household income is close to Alabama’s towns ($62,000) and below U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Guin (12%), Winfield (10%) and Birmingham (8%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
0%work in town
| Twin | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Twin0%
Guin12%
Winfield10%
Birmingham8%
Hamilton7%
39 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Twin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Twin
Twin has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Twin is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring49–74°
Summer67–89°
Fall50–75°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Twin is
Twin beats the Alabama average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 48% of Twin adults have high blood pressure.
| Twin | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 43% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
2 better22 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Twin | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.2% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8% | 9.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 8% |
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion
4.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Twin faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Twin
15pages on Twin
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Twin; the nearest are
Bevill State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jasper35.3 mi$4,734 in-state tuitionMississippi University for WomenUniversity or college · Public · Columbus, MS47.4 mi$8,492 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Twin residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Alabama.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Twin for work
Where Twin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2jobs based in Twin
0%of working residents work in town
39 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Twin
Town in Alabama, United States
Twin, also known as Yampertown, is a town in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It is about equidistant from Brilliant, Guin and Winfield. It incorporated on August 6, 2002, becoming the 10th incorporated community in Marion County. It had a population of 359 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Twin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Twin, AL a good place to live?
Twin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.