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Twin Lakes, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
893
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Twin Lakes and its ZIP codes
Twin Lakes at a glance
- Twin Lakes is about 5.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,938 a year, 60% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,500 (77% below New Mexico) and median rent is $485 a month.
Housing and community stats
Twin Lakes, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,938
Poverty rate
50.2%
Median home value
$56,500
Median rent
$485/mo
Homeownership
91.0%
Bachelor's or higher
3.4%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11), German Americans (9), Mexican Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Twin Lakes.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Twin Lakes, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Twin Lakes, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Twin Lakes, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
34.3%
U.S. 12.8% +21.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Twin Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 12.6 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.3 |
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GallupCity | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.3 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Twin Lakes, NM in?
- Twin Lakes is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Twin Lakes, NM?
- About 893 people live in Twin Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Twin Lakes?
- Nearby places include Yah-ta-hey (3.8 mi), Rock Springs (6 mi), Nakaibito (7.2 mi), Gamerco (7.8 mi), Brimhall Nizhoni (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023