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 $125,054 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Twin Lakes is 41.5 years: 40.5 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twin Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,793 | 77.49% |
| Other race | 428 | 8.74% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 7.44% |
| Asian | 187 | 3.82% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,346 | 2 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 1,440 | 1.45 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 601 | 2.89 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 231 | 2.87 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 74 | 2.76 | 0 | 100 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 10.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,053 | 27.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 772 | 20.05% |
| High School Graduate | 744 | 19.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 686 | 17.82% |
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 | 2,833 | 2,799 | 1,514 |
| Hispanic | 609 | 508 | 206 |
| Other Race | 317 | 242 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 236 | 105 |
| Asian | 158 | 133 | 59 |
| Black | 102 | 55 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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 | $92,451 | $100,074 | $90,343 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,694 | $103,606 | $75,162 |
| High School Graduate | $35,082 | $36,332 | $22,007 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,357 | $67,697 | $37,181 |
| Some College | $24,891 | $0 | $0 |
$50,357
Average Earnings
$67,697
Average Male
$37,181
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.46% of Twin Lakes residents speak only English, while 14.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,421 | 496 | 14.5% |
| Multiple | 364 | 138 | 37.91% |
| Hispanic | 820 | 109 | 13.29% |
| Other | 423 | 53 | 12.53% |
| Black | 97 | 47 | 48.45% |
| Native | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.86%
Male Poverty Rate
21.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Black, with 48.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twin Lakes is Other, with 12.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.71% |
| High School | 7.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,596 | $138,566 |
| Households | $81,288 | $125,054 |
| Married Families | $133,466 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,271 | $107,035 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
295
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 7.28% |
| Black | 50 | 49.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
59.22%
Born in Twin Lakes
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
4.49%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
91.66% of Twin Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 59.22% having been born in California. 4.49% 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% |