Twin Lakes, CA

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2024 Population

5,073

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.7

9.16% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10.6%

33.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$90,087

10.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$959,100

0.0835% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,009

6.55% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Twin Lakes, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Twin Lakes, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Twin Lakes, CA are Five Branches University (134 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Twin Lakes, CA was $959,100, and the homeownership rate was 40.8%.

Most people in Twin Lakes, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Twin Lakes, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Twin Lakes, CA is home to a population of 5.07k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.02% of Twin Lakes, CA residents were born outside of the country (407 people).

In 2024, there were 7.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.38k people) in Twin Lakes, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 475 Other (Hispanic) and 270 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2024 Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of Twin Lakes, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Twin Lakes, CA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Twin Lakes, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Twin Lakes, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.38k ± 571
Other (Hispanic)
475 ± 227
White (Hispanic)
270 ± 191

21.1%

Hispanic Population

1.07k people

21.1% of the people in Twin Lakes, CA are hispanic (1.07k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Twin Lakes, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

8.02%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

407 people

8.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

408 people

As of 2024, 8.02% of Twin Lakes, CA residents (407 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Twin Lakes, CA was 8.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Twin Lakes, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
149 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
97 ± 97
Gulf War (1990s)
36 ± 64

Twin Lakes, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Twin Lakes, CA.

Health

97.8% of the population of Twin Lakes, CA has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.3% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.22%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

18.5%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Twin Lakes, CA declined by 1.1% from 2.25% to 2.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Twin Lakes, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Twin Lakes, CA employs 3.01k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Twin Lakes, CA were Educational Services (534 people), Retail Trade (438 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (417 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($250,001), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($124,107), and Finance & Insurance ($123,576).

Employment

Occupations

3.01k

2024 Value

± 447

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 19.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Twin Lakes, CA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 2.82k employees to 3.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Twin Lakes, CA, are Management Occupations (548 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (328 people), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (296 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Twin Lakes, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.01k

2024 Value

± 447

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 19.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Twin Lakes, CA grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 2.82k employees to 3.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Twin Lakes, CA, are Educational Services (534 people), Retail Trade (438 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (417 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Twin Lakes, CA, though some of these residents may live in Twin Lakes, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,250

Median earning men ± $15,917

$46,389

Median earning women ± $13,716

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($122,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,833), and Construction ($77,045).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($159,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,356), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,763).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Twin Lakes, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Twin Lakes, CA awarded 134 degrees. The student population of Twin Lakes, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 68 male students and 253 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Twin Lakes, CA are Asian (68 and 56.7%), White (44 and 36.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 3.33%), and Black or African American (2 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Twin Lakes, CA by number of degrees awarded are Five Branches University (134 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Twin Lakes, CA are Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (134 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 321 students enrolled in Twin Lakes, CA, 21.2% men and 78.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 153 records, of which 81% were women and 19% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Most Common

66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Twin Lakes, CA was Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Twin Lakes, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Five Branches University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

134 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Five Branches University with 134 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Twin Lakes, CA, which is 0.288 times less than the 104 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 44 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Twin Lakes, CA was $959,100 in 2024, which is 2.88 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $958,300 to $959,100, a 0.0835% increase. The homeownership rate in Twin Lakes, CA is 40.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Twin Lakes, CA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Twin Lakes, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$959,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$189,286

$992

Median Property Taxes

±$236

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Twin Lakes, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Twin Lakes, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.8%

Homeownership

2024

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 40.8% of the housing units in Twin Lakes, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Twin Lakes, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,087

Median Household Income

± $7,591

2.43k

Number of Households

± 367

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.43k households in Twin Lakes, CA grew to $90,087 from the previous year's value of $81,288.

The following chart displays the households in Twin Lakes, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Twin Lakes, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.2%)
Worked At Home (15.1%)
Carpooled (4.27%)

In 2024, 67.2% of workers in Twin Lakes, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Twin Lakes, CA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.479% of the workforce in Twin Lakes, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Twin Lakes, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Twin Lakes, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Twin Lakes, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Twin Lakes, CA (528 out of 4.99k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Twin Lakes, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.