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Taos

Missouri · 1,150 residents · 6.439 sq mi
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Taos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,150
+32%since 2000
from 870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+21%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7309161K1K1K1990201020202024Taos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,764
+61%since 2000
from $18,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,069)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(35)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.9%(56)
Diversity Score19.3%(222)
Diversity Score
19
+6611%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taos, Missouri?

Taos, Missouri has about 1,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taos, Missouri?

The typical household in Taos, Missouri earns about $90,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taos, Missouri expensive?

In Taos, Missouri, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Taos, Missouri?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Taos, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taos, Missouri?

About 2.5% of people in Taos, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taos, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Taos, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 358 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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