Twin Lakes is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Twin Lakes has a 2024 population of 5,119. Twin Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually but its population has decreased by -7.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,546 in 2020.
The average household income in Twin Lakes is $114,224 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median age in Twin Lakes is 42.1 years: 44.1 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twin Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,208 | 82.67% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 207 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 185 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,385 | 2.06 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 1,346 | 1.43 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Married | 699 | 2.93 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 266 | 2.9 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Male | 74 | 2.18 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
37.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 270 | 6.86% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,031 | 26.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 791 | 20.11% |
| High School Graduate | 846 | 21.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 3% |
| Some College | 552 | 14.04% |
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 | 2,841 | 2,798 | 1,596 |
| Hispanic | 726 | 472 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 202 | 24 |
| Asian | 168 | 139 | 63 |
| Other Race | 148 | 140 | 28 |
| Black | 142 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,654 | $99,893 | $85,399 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,775 | $89,094 | $72,500 |
| High School Graduate | $33,648 | $34,694 | $23,672 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,474 | $44,635 | $36,985 |
| Some College | $23,783 | $23,833 | $0 |
$42,474
Average Earnings
$44,635
Average Male
$36,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.81% of Twin Lakes residents speak only English, while 21.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,564 | 580 | 16.27% |
| Multiple | 331 | 106 | 32.02% |
| Hispanic | 978 | 90 | 9.2% |
| Black | 133 | 62 | 46.62% |
| Other | 197 | 50 | 25.38% |
| Native | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
22.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Black, with 46.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Hispanic, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.33% |
| High School | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.61% |
| Female Employed | 16.45% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,346 | $120,018 |
| Households | $71,769 | $114,224 |
| Married Families | $81,266 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,894 | $107,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
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
322
Number of Veterans
322
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 150 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 7.18% |
| Black | 71 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
56.46%
Born in Twin Lakes
87.45%
Native Born
12.55%
Foreign Born
9.12%
Non Citizen
3.44%
Naturalized
87.45% of Twin Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in California. 9.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,119 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 5,104 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 5,090 | -279 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 5,369 | -177 | -3.19% |
| 2020 | 5,546 | 350 | 6.74% |
| 2019 | 5,196 | -446 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 5,642 | 72 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 5,570 | 192 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 5,378 | 177 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 5,201 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 5,212 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 5,189 | 42 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 5,147 | 124 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 5,023 | 106 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 4,917 | 0 | 0% |