Twin Forks, New Mexico facts for kids
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Twin Forks, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Twin Forks, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2) |
| • Land | 4.13 sq mi (10.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,137 ft (2,480 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 55.22/sq mi (21.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584228 |
Twin Forks is a small community in Otero County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 228 people lived there. A main road, U.S. Route 82, goes right through the community.
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About Twin Forks
Twin Forks is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It's a quiet place where people live and work. Being a census-designated place helps the government collect important information about the population. This information is used for planning and providing services.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, or CDP, is like a town or village that doesn't have its own official local government. It's set up by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. This helps them get accurate numbers for areas that might not be official cities or towns.
Population and People
The number of people living in Twin Forks has changed a bit over the years. Every ten years, the United States counts everyone in the country. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 228 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Twin Forks was 196 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 228 people. This shows a small increase in the number of residents.
Geography and Location
Twin Forks is located in a part of New Mexico that has interesting geography. It sits at an elevation of 8,137 feet (about 2,480 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Area and Size
The total area of Twin Forks is about 4.13 square miles (10.70 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water. This makes it a compact community.
Time Zone
Like many places in the western United States, Twin Forks is in the Mountain Time Zone. During standard time, it's called Mountain Standard Time (MST). In the summer, they switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) to make better use of daylight hours.
Education for Kids
Children living in Twin Forks attend schools within the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district. This school district serves students from Twin Forks and nearby areas. It provides education for young people in the community.
See also
- In Spanish: Twin Forks (Nuevo México) para niños
