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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Taos

New Mexico · 4,065 residents · 6.039 sq mi
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Taos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,605. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $82,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,065
−14%vs 2000
vs 4,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
673 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Taos
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,605
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,016 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,080
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,983 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$376
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $476 in 2000
US average: $450
55.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.4% in 2000
44.8% rent
4.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(3,267)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(2,494)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other18.6%(757)
Diversity Score74.2%(3,018)
74
+20%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+89%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Taos, New Mexico?

Taos, New Mexico has about 4,065 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Taos, New Mexico earns about $16,605 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Taos, New Mexico?

About 25.1% 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 27.0% of people in Taos, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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