Taos, Missouri
Taos: City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
About
Taos is a city located in the county of Buchanan in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 878 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,157 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Taos
| Population : | 1,157 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Buchanan County |
| Postal code : | 65101 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 16.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:24:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 24.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taos is located at 39°34'39"N 94°50'6"W (39.5775000, -94.8349600).
Taos map
Demographics
The population of Taos increased by 24.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 878 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,123 | 21.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,127 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,132 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,135 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,139 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,141 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,143 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,149 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,153 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,157 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Schools in Taos
College & universities near Taos, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178387 | Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64507 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Taos, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Taos , New Mexico town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America with a population of 5,872 people.
- Taos , Missouri city in Cole County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,134 people.
Other cities in Buchanan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 74,074 | The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. |
| Sparta | 2,076 | City in Christian County, Missouri |
| Agency | 651 | Human settlement in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Rushville | 275 | Village in the United States |
| Easton | 233 | City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States |
| De Kalb | 222 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lewis and Clark Village | 127 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taos distances to largest Missouri cities