Twin Forks
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico
Twin Forks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,114 ft (2,473 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cloudcroft, 5.1 miles W.
- 228residents (2020 Census)
- 8,114 ftelevation · 2,473 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 55 / sq mipopulation density
- 88317ZIP code
About Twin Forks
Twin Forks is a census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Twin Forks had a population of 228. U.S. Route 82 passes through the community.
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Living in Twin Forks
- Median household income
- $76,042
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median age
- 58.8
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Twin Forks had 228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 55 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Twin Forks at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,114 ft (2,473 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9385° N, 105.6460° W |
| ZIP code | 88317 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3580470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Twin Forks
- Cloudcroft5.1 mi W
- Mayhill8.9 mi E
- High Rolls9.1 mi W
- Sacramento11.6 mi SE
- Weed11.8 mi SE
- Mescalero16.2 mi NW
- La Luz17.2 mi W
- Alamogordo18.8 mi W
- Bent19.3 mi NW
- Boles Acres20.9 mi SW
- Timberon21.1 mi S
- Tularosa23.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Twin Forks
What county is Twin Forks in?
Twin Forks is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Twin Forks, NM?
228 people lived in Twin Forks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Twin Forks, NM?
The ZIP code of Twin Forks is 88317.
What is the elevation of Twin Forks?
8,114 feet (2,473 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Twin Forks?
Cloudcroft (5.1 mi), Mayhill (8.9 mi), High Rolls (9.1 mi), Sacramento (11.6 mi), Weed (11.8 mi).
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