Twin Lakes, Mono County, California
Twin Lakes | |
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  Twin Lakes  Twin Lakes | |
| Coordinates: 38°9′56″N 119°19′36″W / 38.16556°N 119.32667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mono |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.17 sq mi (10.80 km2) |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 7,090 ft (2,160 m) |
| Population (2020)[3] | |
| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 93517 (Bridgeport) |
| Area code(s) | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-81048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804105[2] |
Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mono County, California, United States. It is located on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, encompassing the lakes of the same name and extending north down the outlet valley of Robinson Creek. The area is part of Toiyabe National Forest and is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Bridgeport. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, with a population of 45.[3]
Mono Village Resort is part of the community. The resortt attracts hundreds of fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts every year.[4]
The main tourist attraction of the settlement is the two lakes known as Twin Lakes. Both of these lakes are filled with water from Robinson's Creek which flows down from the top of the mountains and ends at the Bridgeport Reservoir. Both lakes have boat access and the Upper Twin allows for water sports. The area has trailheads for many backcountry hiking trails. The settlement is on the back side of Yosemite which makes it attractive to expert backpackers and horseback tours.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45 | — | |
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Twin Lakes first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[6]
2020 Census
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[5] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 40 | 88.89% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 8.89% |
| Total | 45 | 100.00% |
References
[edit]- ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Twin Lakes Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Twin Lakes CDP (Mono County), California: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Annett's Mono Village".
- ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Twin Lakes CDP (Mono County), California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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