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Taos Pueblo

New Mexico · 1,196 residents · 15.6 sq mi
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Taos Pueblo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,056. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $222,600. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
−5%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+19%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8711K1K1K2K1990201020202024Taos Pueblo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,056
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,593
+26%since 2000
from $10,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,600
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+102%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(711)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(44)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(105)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other87.5%(1,047)
Diversity Score28.6%(342)
Diversity Score
29
−49%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−3%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico?

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico has about 1,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico earns about $33,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taos Pueblo, New Mexico expensive?

In Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $222,600.

How educated are people in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico?

About 43.7% of people in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taos Pueblo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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