Twin Forks is a CDP located in Otero County New Mexico. Twin Forks has a 2024 population of 244. Twin Forks is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually but its population has decreased by -22.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 315 in 2020.
The average household income in Twin Forks is $66,289 with a poverty rate of 68.78%. The median age in Twin Forks is 58.8 years: 72.2 years for males, and 58.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twin Forks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 89.03% |
| Other race | 19 | 8.02% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 2.44 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 76 | 0 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 14 | 2.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 18.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7.67
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 23.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 7 | 2.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 149 | 62.87% |
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 | 211 | 211 | 74 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.07%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Twin Forks residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 163 | 77.25% |
68.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.69%
Male Poverty Rate
76.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twin Forks is White, with 77.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twin Forks is White, with 77.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 72.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 100% |
| Some College | 80.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $72,890 |
| Households | - | $66,289 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $64,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.5%
Male Marriage Rate
8.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 9 | 47.37% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
10.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
2.11%
Born in Twin Forks
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Twin Forks residents were born in the United States, with 2.11% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 244 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 240 | 3 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 237 | 11 | 4.87% |
| 2021 | 226 | -89 | -28.25% |
| 2020 | 315 | 130 | 70.27% |
| 2019 | 185 | -15 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 200 | -44 | -18.03% |
| 2017 | 244 | -10 | -3.94% |
| 2016 | 254 | 153 | 151.49% |
| 2015 | 101 | 2 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 99 | -24 | -19.51% |
| 2013 | 123 | -94 | -43.32% |
| 2012 | 217 | -41 | -15.89% |
| 2011 | 258 | 62 | 31.63% |
| 2010 | 196 | 0 | 0% |