Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Taos County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,937 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,593 inhabitants. Its county seat is Taos. The county was created 174 years ago in 1852.
County Snapshot
Taos County at a glance
Taos County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
TaosPopulation 5,872
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Quick Facts about Taos County
| Population | 32,593 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area | 5710 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5783,-105.6310 |
| Named for | Taos |
| Altitude | 7,251 feet / 2210 meters |
| Capital | Taos |
| Establishment | January 09, 1852 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 23:21:41 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 22℉ Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Taos County is located at 36°34'42"N 105°37'51"W (36.5783000, -105.6309700). It has 5 neighbors: Conejos County, Costilla County, Colfax County, Mora County and Rio Arriba County.
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The largest city of Taos County is Taos with a population of 5,872. Other cities include, Ranchos de Taos population 2,518, Questa population 1,741, Red River population 459 and Taos Ski Valley population 76. See all Taos County cities & populated places.
Taos County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Taos County
Official Website- Taos
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Taos County decreased by 1.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,890 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,759 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,957 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,963 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,797 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,922 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,790 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,699 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,723 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,593 | -0.4% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
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| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
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