Twin Lakes (Fort Lauderdale) facts for kids
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Twin Lakes
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 Twin Lakes
Location in Florida
Twin Lakes
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,875 |
| • Density | 7,210.9/sq mi (2,784.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-72812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0301155 |
Twin Lakes was once a special area in Broward County, Florida, USA. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it was a community recognized by the government for counting people, but it wasn't an official city or town. In the year 2000, about 1,875 people lived there.
This area was actually split into two parts: Twin Lakes North and Twin Lakes South. In 2004, the people living in Twin Lakes North voted to become part of the nearby City of Fort Lauderdale. This change happened in 2005, and now Twin Lakes North is a neighborhood within Fort Lauderdale. Twin Lakes South also became a neighborhood, joining Oakland Park, Florida in 2005.
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Where Was Twin Lakes Located?
Twin Lakes was located in Florida, in the southeastern part of the United States. Its exact location was 26°10′58″N 80°9′33″W / 26.18278°N 80.15917°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Twin Lakes was about 0.7 square kilometers (0.3 square miles). Almost all of this area was land, with only a very small part (about 3.70%) being water.
Who Lived in Twin Lakes?
In the year 2000, a census (a count of people) was done in Twin Lakes. Here's what they found:
- There were 1,875 people living there.
- These people lived in 656 different homes, called households.
- Out of these, 446 were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 2,784 people per square kilometer (7,210 people per square mile). There were 680 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most people in Twin Lakes were White (about 79.47%). About 13.87% were African American, and smaller groups were Native American (0.37%) and Asian (1.76%). Some people were from other backgrounds (2.51%) or had mixed backgrounds (2.03%). About 16.11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 35.4% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Almost half (49.7%) were married couples living together.
- About 12.0% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- About 18.1% of homes were single people living alone.
- About 4.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- On average, there were 2.86 people in each home, and 3.24 people in each family.
Age Groups and Income
The people in Twin Lakes were of different ages:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 37.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Twin Lakes was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $40,433 per year. For families, the average income was about $42,431 per year. The average income per person was about $19,284.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most residents (79.59%) spoke English as their main language. About 14.62% spoke Spanish, and 5.78% spoke French Creole as their main language.
