Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Taos Ski Valley: Village in New Mexico, United States
About
Taos Ski Valley is a village located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 69 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76 inhabitants.
The village was created 29 years ago in 1995.
Quick Facts about Taos Ski Valley
| Population : | 76 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Taos County |
| Postal code : | 87525 |
| Area : | 6.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 9,321 feet / 2841 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1996 (29 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:55:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taos Ski Valley is located at 36°35'46"N 105°27'16"W (36.5960000, -105.4545000).
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Demographics
The population of Taos Ski Valley increased by 9.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 69 | - | census |
| 2011 | 71 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 71 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 71 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 70 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 69 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 69 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 71 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76 | 6.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,784 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,144 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 43.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,372 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,070 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 91.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,146 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
Taos Ski Valley zip code is 87525.
County name: Taos, County
fips: 35055
Taos Ski Valley, Village of Taos Ski Valley
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $228,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,666 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $565 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,009 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,969 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.98 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 76,761 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 583,094 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,679 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,403 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,133 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,362 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,352 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 726 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,035 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 222 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,033 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,456.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.96 |
Schools in Taos Ski Valley
College & universities near Taos Ski Valley, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Taos Ski Valley, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Taos Ski Valley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arroy Post Office | Arroyo Seco (NM) | 87514 |
| Red River Post Office | Red River (NM) | 87558 |
| Eagle N Post Office | Eagle Nest (NM) | 87718 |
| Questa Post Office | Questa (NM) | 87556 |
| San Cristobal Post Office | San Cristobal (NM) | 87564 |
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| 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 |
