CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County)

California · 5,379 residents · 0.691 sq mi

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Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $280,500. Despite a median home value of $280,500, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.2

US median: 33.0

More educated

31% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,379

−3%vs 2000

vs 5,533 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

7,784 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 8,007 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.2

−5%vs 2000

vs 32.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20245K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,930

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,057 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,440

−27%vs 2000

vs $25,342 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.4%

+3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$280,500

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $351,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$704

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $998 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

34.1%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 37.3% in 2000

65.9% rent

Afford Score

9.4

+4%vs 2000

vs 9.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic70.4%(3,893)

Black0.8%(47)

Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,247)

Asian2.3%(127)

Other0%

Diversity Score50.9%(2,819)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,773)

Black0.9%(47)

Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,037)

Asian2.6%(140)

Other7.8%(419)

Diversity Score52%(2,795)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 51 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

31.4%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 31.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.4%

−7.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

10.8%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.2 min

−6%vs 2000

vs 23.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California?

Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California has about 5,379 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California?

The typical household in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California earns about $29,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.