Twin Lakes (Adams County), Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Twin Lakes (Adams County) is a small city located in Colorado, within Adams County. The total population is 8,030. It ranks as the 89th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Twin Lakes (Adams County) is 36.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Twin Lakes (Adams County) is $95,583. This is about the same as the state median of $95,470. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $587,500. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Twin Lakes (Adams County) is Hispanic or Latino, making up 52.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (52.8% vs 22.5%).

Education

43.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%. Notably, 20.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Twin Lakes (Adams County), Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.