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
Latitude & Longitude 39.5775,-94.8350
Altitude 728 feet / 222 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:24:46 (17th April 2026)
Density 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 24.11% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Taos is located at 39°34'39"N 94°50'6"W (39.5775000, -94.8349600).

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Weather

83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 to 22 mph S Friday

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation...

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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
Fanchers Cross Roads, Haarville, Old Taos

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Taos, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
178387 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph (MO) 64507

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Taos, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Taos.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fau Post Office Faucett (MO) 64448

Other places with the same name (2)

  • 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