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New Mexico · 6,526 residents (2025 est.) · 6.039 sq mi
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Taos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,304. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $445,900. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,458
+37%since 2000
from 4,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+31%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,526 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Taos
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,304
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,016 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,132
+182%since 2000
from $15,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+1%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
+58%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,802)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(2,554)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(2,909)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(2,930)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(3,096)
Asian1.9%(121)
Other4.5%(293)
Diversity Score70.2%(4,536)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+152%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 67.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 26.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taos, New Mexico?

Taos, New Mexico has about 6,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taos, New Mexico?

The typical household in Taos, New Mexico earns about $47,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taos, New Mexico expensive?

In Taos, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $445,900, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Taos, New Mexico?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Taos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taos, New Mexico?

About 13.7% of people in Taos, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taos, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Taos, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,393 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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