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Twin Lakes

New Mexico · 893 residents · 9.018 sq mi
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Twin Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,938. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−16%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+85%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6287618951K1K2000201020202024Twin Lakes
2024893
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,938
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,647
+102%since 2000
from $8,233 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+21%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+164%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.3%(860)
Diversity Score8.9%(80)
Diversity Score
9
−64%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
37.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 22.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.0%
+30.1 ptssince 2016
from 30.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

Twin Lakes, New Mexico has about 893 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

The typical household in Twin Lakes, New Mexico earns about $25,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twin Lakes, New Mexico expensive?

In Twin Lakes, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Twin Lakes, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

About 50.2% of people in Twin Lakes, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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