Twin Lakes is a CDP located in McKinley County New Mexico. Twin Lakes has a 2024 population of 944. Twin Lakes is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -15.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Twin Lakes is $47,380 with a poverty rate of 43.9%. The median age in Twin Lakes is 45.1 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twin Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 908 | 94.68% |
| White | 29 | 3.02% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.77% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 290 | 3.16 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 122 | 3.19 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 78 | 4.81 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.32 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Male | 17 | 3.24 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.6
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 20.82% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 0.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 47.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 90 | 12.66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 660 | 489 | 27 |
| White | 29 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 4.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,625 | $28,409 | $15,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,389 | $0 | $32,222 |
| Overall | $28,403 | $28,667 | $27,422 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $0 | $43,750 |
$28,403
Average Earnings
$28,667
Average Male
$27,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.91% of Twin Lakes residents speak only English, while 42.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 42.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 908 | 385 | 42.4% |
| White | 29 | 19 | 65.52% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100% |
43.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.11%
Male Poverty Rate
43.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Native, with 42.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.6% |
| High School | 50.44% |
| Some College | 22.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.07% |
| Male Employed | 25.71% |
| Female Employed | 9.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,838 | $53,508 |
| Households | $25,294 | $47,380 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,519 | $22,836 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 62 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 88.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
49.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
84.15%
Born in Twin Lakes
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Twin Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 84.15% 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 | 944 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 951 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 959 | -123 | -11.37% |
| 2021 | 1,082 | -37 | -3.31% |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 1,117 | 109 | 10.81% |
| 2018 | 1,008 | -27 | -2.61% |
| 2017 | 1,035 | 40 | 4.02% |
| 2016 | 995 | 87 | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 908 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 895 | -28 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 923 | 173 | 23.07% |
| 2012 | 750 | 78 | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 672 | -380 | -36.12% |
| 2010 | 1,052 | 0 | 0% |