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Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 2.852 sq mi
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Taos Ski Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $369,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
+16%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−15%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1049881261652000201020202024Taos Ski Valley
202465
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1427.7%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4440%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420%(13)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(7)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,223
−25%since 2000
from $43,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.172
−52%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing39.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
89.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.8
+85%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(9)
Asian1.8%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(7)
Diversity Score
24
+4%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German49.2%(32)
Scottish47.7%(31)
English1.5%(1)
Irish1.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
39.4%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−72.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+33.6 ptssince 2016
from 66.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2016
from 27.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married52%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced48%(12)
Women 15+
Never married4.5%(1)
Married59.1%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced36.4%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico has about 65 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico earns about $76,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $369,200.

How educated are people in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?

About 12.3% of people in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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