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Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County)

California · 4,944 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 $68,831. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $956,300. Despite a median home value of $956,300, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,944
−11%since 2000
from 5,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,155 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 8,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+31%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County)
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,831
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,657
+120%since 2000
from $25,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$956,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,865
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
58.1% rent
Afford Score
13.9
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(3,178)
Black1.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(1,212)
Asian2.8%(139)
Other2.3%(114)
Diversity Score59.5%(2,943)
Diversity Score
60
+17%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 4,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $68,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California expensive?

In Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California, the median home is worth about $956,300, and the typical rent is about $1,865 a month.

How educated are people in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California?

About 16.8% of people in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California grown since 1990?

Yes, Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 435 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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