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Taos Micro

Taos, NM · 1 counties · 34,489 residents · 2,202.373 sq mi
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Taos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,973. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,489
+15%since 2000
from 29,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+27%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K25K29K32K36K1990201020202024Taos
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,973
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,580
+90%since 2000
from $16,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+27%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(10,122)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(17,370)
Asian0.3%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(17,692)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(13,706)
Black0.4%(130)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(17,430)
Asian0.6%(196)
Other6.8%(2,353)
Diversity Score70.6%(24,364)
Segregation Score21.8%(7,531)
Diversity Score
71
+20%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

TaosCENTRAL6,526
What's inside

1 component county

Taos CountyCENTRAL34,564
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taos, NM?

Taos, NM has about 34,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taos, NM?

The typical household in Taos, NM earns about $41,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taos, NM expensive?

In Taos, NM, the median home is worth about $249,000, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Taos, NM?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Taos, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taos, NM?

About 17.4% of people in Taos, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taos, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Taos, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,371 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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