Taos, New Mexico
Taos: Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Taos is a town located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,716 and a population density of 387 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,872 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Taos
| Population : | 5,872 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Taos County |
| Postal code : | 87571 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 14.75 km2 |
| Official name : | Taos |
| Altitude : | 6,969 feet / 2124 meters |
| Capital city : | Taos is capital of Taos County |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:42:45 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 398 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taos is located at 36°24'26"N 105°34'23"W (36.4072500, -105.5730700). It has 2 neighbors: Ranchos de Taos and Taos Pueblo.
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- Official Website
Official website of Taos
Taos has 2 neighbours.
- Ranchos de Taos city in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
- Taos Pueblo census-designated place in New Mexico
Demographics
The population of Taos increased by 2.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,716 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,029 | 5.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,998 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,026 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,053 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,020 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,031 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,988 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,950 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,929 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,872 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 251,974 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 216,667 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 16.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 262,527 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 216,961 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 53.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 41.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 16,755 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
Taos zip code is 87571.
County name: Taos, County
fips: 35055
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $233,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,440 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,206 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 73,347 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 515,537 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 802,312 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 856,049 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,725,358 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,720 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,835 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,573 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 13,070 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,208 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,682 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,830 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,710 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,321 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,140.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 101.35 |
People born in Taos (13)
People born in Taos, including Ute chief Chief Ouray, politician Antonio Joseph, music therapist David Hykes, .
List
- Benigno C. Hernández (American politician (1862-1954)) he was born in 14/02/1862
- Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic and bronze sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1962
- Joe P. Martinez (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 27/07/1920
- Rebecca Vigil-Giron (American politician) she was born in 04/09/1954
- Ruthanna Hopper (American writer) she was born in 05/12/1972
- Phillip Archuleta (American politician) he was born in 12/05/1949
- Roberto Gonzales (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Lyla June Johnston (New Mexico artist, politician, and public speaker)
- John Cheetham (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Lorenzo A. Luján (Taos artist) he was born in 01/01/1922
Schools in Taos
College & universities near Taos, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Taos, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Taos , Missouri City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,157 people.
- Taos , Missouri city in Cole County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,134 people.
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |
| Red River | 459 | Town of the United States |
| Taos Ski Valley | 76 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taos distances to largest New Mexico cities
