Twin Lakes, Mahnomen County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Twin Lakes, Minnesota
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 Twin Lakes, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Twin Lakes, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Townships | Little Elbow Twin Lakes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 71.83/sq mi (27.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-65927 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583782 |
Twin Lakes is a small community in Minnesota, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population, but it's not a city or town with its own local government. Twin Lakes is located in Mahnomen County.
This community is spread across two areas called townships: Little Elbow and Twin Lakes. In 2020, about 192 people lived there. This was an increase from 149 people in 2010, showing the community is growing!
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Where is Twin Lakes Located?
Twin Lakes is found in the southeastern part of Mahnomen County. Most of it is in the northwest section of Little Elbow Township. However, it also reaches north into the southwest part of Twin Lakes Township.
The community gets its name from two nearby lakes. A large part of South Twin Lake is inside the community's boundaries. The northern edge of Twin Lakes follows the southern shore of North Twin Lake.
Twin Lakes is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of a place called Naytahwaush. It's also about 18 miles (29 km) east-northeast of Waubun. The county seat, Mahnomen, is also about 18 miles (29 km) east-southeast.
How Big is Twin Lakes?
The total area of Twin Lakes is about 4.27 square miles (11.07 square kilometers). A good portion of this area is land, about 2.67 square miles (6.92 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.60 square miles (4.15 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 37.5% of the area!
How Many People Live in Twin Lakes?
The number of people living in Twin Lakes has changed over time. The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
- 2010: 149 people
- 2020: 192 people
This shows that more people are choosing to live in Twin Lakes.
What About Education in Twin Lakes?
Students in the Twin Lakes area attend schools managed by Mahnomen ISD 432. This school district provides education for the children living in the community.
