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 $69,813 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median age in Taos is 49.3 years: 47.9 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,203 | 65.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,220 | 18.89% |
| Other race | 836 | 12.95% |
| Native American | 106 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,886 | 2.15 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 1,815 | 1.18 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 663 | 2.99 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 331 | 4.11 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 77 | 9.25 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 301 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 410 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 956 | 18.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 970 | 19.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,111 | 21.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 1,058 | 20.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,556 | 2,184 | 728 |
| White | 2,407 | 2,249 | 1,177 |
| 2+ Races | 931 | 715 | 262 |
| Other Race | 572 | 472 | 32 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | 18 |
| Asian | 36 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $42,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,716 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,874 | $0 | $16,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,396 | $0 | $10,417 |
| Overall | $25,776 | $34,414 | $23,238 |
| Some College | $21,000 | $37,628 | $17,214 |
$25,776
Average Earnings
$34,414
Average Male
$23,238
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.33% of Taos residents speak only English, while 29.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,994 | 601 | 20.07% |
| White | 2,922 | 393 | 13.45% |
| Multiple | 1,186 | 154 | 12.98% |
| Other | 769 | 92 | 11.96% |
| Native | 105 | 9 | 8.57% |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 42.86% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taos is Black, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taos is Native, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.96% |
| High School | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 15.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,813 | $75,511 |
| Households | $40,185 | $69,813 |
| Married Families | $70,644 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,284 | $66,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
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
330
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 5.83% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 6.73% |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 7.43% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
43.7%
Born in Taos
89.39%
Native Born
10.61%
Foreign Born
8.33%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
89.39% of Taos residents were born in the United States, with 43.7% having been born in New Mexico. 8.33% 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% |