Taos is a town located in Taos County New Mexico. Taos has a 2024 population of 6,406. Taos is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,490 in 2020.
The average household income in Taos is $79,675 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Taos is 52.2 years: 47.9 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,972 | 61.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,260 | 19.48% |
| Other race | 1,016 | 15.71% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 80 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,826 | 2.2 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 1,715 | 1.24 | 55 | 45 |
| Married | 793 | 2.81 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 216 | 4.49 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 102 | 8.63 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 343 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 552 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 892 | 17.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 974 | 18.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,047 | 20.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 5.4% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 20.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,729 | 2,519 | 1,324 |
| Hispanic | 2,233 | 1,904 | 504 |
| 2+ Races | 1,005 | 771 | 254 |
| Other Race | 658 | 577 | 30 |
| Asian | 77 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 55 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,417 | $0 | $42,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,116 | $190,321 | $65,497 |
| High School Graduate | $19,624 | $22,529 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $27,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $36,698 | $27,875 |
| Some College | $37,500 | $40,859 | $0 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$36,698
Average Male
$27,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.09% of Taos residents speak only English, while 29.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,241 | 497 | 15.33% |
| Hispanic | 2,690 | 297 | 11.04% |
| Multiple | 1,192 | 150 | 12.58% |
| Other | 986 | 143 | 14.5% |
| Native | 79 | 18 | 22.78% |
13.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.73%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taos is Native, with 22.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taos is Hispanic, with 11.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.18% |
| High School | 18.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.3% |
| Male Employed | 5.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,019 | $90,046 |
| Households | $46,579 | $79,675 |
| Married Families | $72,232 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,906 | $72,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
348
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 115 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 7.57% |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 9.2% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.97%
Born in Taos
87.12%
Native Born
12.88%
Foreign Born
8.95%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
87.12% of Taos residents were born in the United States, with 37.97% having been born in New Mexico. 8.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,301 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 6,322 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 6,343 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 6,364 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 6,385 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 6,406 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 6,427 | -25 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 6,452 | -56 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 6,508 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 6,490 | 565 | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 5,925 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,943 | -40 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 5,983 | -41 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 6,024 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 6,016 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 6,048 | 26 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 6,022 | 27 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 5,995 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 6,027 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,700 | 635 | 15.62% |
| 1990 | 4,065 | 696 | 20.66% |
| 1980 | 3,369 | -2,932 | -46.53% |