Twin Lakes, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Twin Lakes, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Twin Lakes, New Mexico had a total population of 893, the 173rd largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $25,938, which is 60% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 50.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 60% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (50.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 3.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Unemployment rate of 17.8% is notably above the national average.

Twin Lakes Quick Facts

Population 893

Median Household Income $25,938

Median Home Value $56,500

Poverty Rate 50.2%

Unemployment Rate 17.8%

Median Age 44.9 years

Homeownership Rate 91.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.5%

High School Graduation Rate 72.3%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 893 173rd of 495

Median Income $25,938 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 50.2% 303% higher than national

Median Home Value $56,500 bottom 10%

How Twin Lakes Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	961	893	-7.1%
Median household income	$22,917	$25,938	+13.2%
Median home value	$56,000	$56,500	+0.9%

How Twin Lakes Compares

Median Household Income

Twin Lakes

$25,938

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Twin Lakes

$56,500

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 49.0%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 19.4%

$100K+ 12.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

25.7%

$10K-$15K

14.9%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

6.3%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

1.0%

Employment

17.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

39.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 91.0%

Renter 9.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $485/mo 22.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.8%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

29.3%

55-74

26.0%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Twin Lakes Rankings in New Mexico

#173 Population of 495

#333 Median Income of 346

#395 Education of 494

#315 Home Value of 336

Explore New Mexico Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in McKinley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gallup	21,023	$58,303	26.8%	$165,200
Zuni Pueblo	5,864	$45,724	29.9%	$81,700
Crownpoint	2,882	$51,011	31.5%	$61,100
Navajo	2,181	$32,208	51.6%	N/A
Thoreau	1,973	$45,469	27.5%	$95,200
Church Rock	1,381	$35,083	33.7%	$39,100
Iyanbito	1,233	$52,500	32.2%	$49,300
Gamerco	1,176	$48,977	52.0%	$99,600
Black Rock	1,125	$46,000	38.9%	$101,100
Prewitt	1,027	$19,074	54.4%	N/A

Cities Similar to Twin Lakes

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cedar Crest	886	N/A	$248,400	47.2%	10.0%
Fort Sumner	938	N/A	N/A	2.7%	17.3%
Carrizozo	854	$27,344	$84,700	19.2%	24.9%
Magdalena	976	N/A	$99,500	0.0%	38.8%
Mescalero	832	$24,313	$43,300	7.7%	42.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 893, Twin Lakes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Twin Lakes is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 893. It ranks as the 173rd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Twin Lakes is 44.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Twin Lakes is $25,938. This is 60% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.2%. This is 181% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.8%. This is 199% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $56,500. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Twin Lakes is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Lakes is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

3.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Twin Lakes, New Mexico 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 New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

Twin Lakes, New Mexico has a population of 893 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes, NM?

The median household income in Twin Lakes is $25,938, which is 68% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Twin Lakes, NM?

The poverty rate in Twin Lakes is 50.2%. This means approximately 448 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

Twin Lakes's population is 3.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Twin Lakes, NM?

The median home value in Twin Lakes is $56,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Twin Lakes, New Mexico?

3.5% of adults (25+) in Twin Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.