Taos, NM

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Taos Overview

6,458
TOTAL POPULATION
3,247
MALE POPULATION
3,211
FEMALE POPULATION
101.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,669
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,813
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,185
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,580
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,137
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Taos Zip Codes

Taos Area Codes

Race in Taos

The most populous races in Taos are White / Caucasian (4,203 | 65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (3,108 | 48.1%), and Two or more Races (1,220 | 18.9%).
Race in Taos
Race# Population% Population
Asian731.1%
Black / African American170.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,10848.1%
Native / Alaskan1061.6%
White / Caucasian4,20365.1%
Two or more Races1,22018.9%
Some other Race83613.0%
Total6,458100.0%

Ancestry in Taos

The most populous ancestries reported in Taos are Mexican (1,732 | 26.8%), German (1,056 | 16.4%), Irish (722 | 11.2%), English (592 | 9.2%), and Spanish (310 | 4.8%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Taos residents.
Ancestry in Taos
Ancestry# Population% Population
African10.0%
American2634.1%
Apache290.4%
Arab40.1%
Armenian60.1%
Austrian30.1%
Belgian30.1%
Bhutanese210.3%
British160.3%
Cajun90.1%
Canadian380.6%
Celtic30.1%
Central American470.7%
Central American Indian30.1%
Colombian50.1%
Croatian40.1%
Czech631.0%
Czechoslovakian80.1%
Danish590.9%
Dutch1292.0%
English5929.2%
European2013.1%
Finnish30.1%
French2974.6%
French Canadian90.1%
German1,05616.4%
Greek30.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro30.1%
Guatemalan340.5%
Honduran130.2%
Hungarian220.3%
Irish72211.2%
Italian2604.0%
Korean310.5%
Latvian90.1%
Lebanese40.1%
Lithuanian300.5%
Luxembourger30.1%
Mexican1,73226.8%
Navajo951.5%
Northern European220.3%
Norwegian590.9%
Pima30.1%
Polish701.1%
Portuguese150.2%
Pueblo761.2%
Puerto Rican200.3%
Romanian210.3%
Russian150.2%
Samoan701.1%
Scandinavian40.1%
Scotch-Irish1672.6%
Scottish1051.6%
Serbian60.1%
Slovene40.1%
South American50.1%
Soviet Union20.0%
Spaniard2624.1%
Spanish3104.8%
Spanish American220.3%
Sri Lankan641.0%
Subsaharan African10.0%
Swedish681.1%
Swiss300.5%
Ukrainian90.1%
Ute40.1%
Welsh210.3%
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Immigrants in Taos

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Taos came from Latin America (470 | 7.3%), Central America (465 | 7.2%), Mexico (431 | 6.7%), Europe (101 | 1.6%), and Asia (62 | 1.0%), together accounting for 23.7% of all Taos residents.
Immigrants in Taos
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa30.1%
Asia621.0%
Australia80.1%
Canada410.6%
Central America4657.2%
Colombia50.1%
Czechoslovakia530.8%
Eastern Africa30.1%
Eastern Asia90.1%
Eastern Europe530.8%
England70.1%
Europe1011.6%
France100.2%
Germany60.1%
Guatemala340.5%
Japan90.1%
Latin America4707.3%
Mexico4316.7%
Northern Europe320.5%
Oceania80.1%
Scotland120.2%
South America50.1%
South Eastern Asia530.8%
Sweden30.1%
Vietnam530.8%
Western Europe160.3%
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Sex and Age in Taos

Sex and Age in Taos

The most populous age groups in Taos are 70 to 74 Years (497 | 15.3%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (331 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Taos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.2%)70 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years92 (2.8%)81 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years219 (6.7%)69 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years157 (4.8%)248 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years268 (8.3%)168 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years121 (3.7%)171 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years105 (3.2%)77 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Years172 (5.3%)252 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years292 (9.0%)266 (8.3%)
45 to 49 Years319 (9.8%)95 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years96 (3.0%)194 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years113 (3.5%)305 (9.5%)
60 to 64 Years281 (8.6%)127 (4.0%)
65 to 69 Years258 (8.0%)331 (10.3%)
70 to 74 Years497 (15.3%)210 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years94 (2.9%)225 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years114 (3.5%)215 (6.7%)
85 Years and over42 (1.3%)107 (3.3%)
Total3,247 (100.0%)3,211 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Taos

Median Family Size in Taos

The median family size in Taos is 3.77 persons per family, with single male/father families (77 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 9.19 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (663 | 61.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Taos
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple663 (61.9%)2.97
Single Male/Father77 (7.2%)9.19
Single Female/Mother331 (30.9%)4.11
Total Families1,071 (100.0%)3.77

Median Household Size in Taos

The median household size in Taos is 2.15 persons per household, with single male/father households (77 | 2.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 9.25 persons per household. non-family households (1,815 | 62.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Taos
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple663 (23.0%)2.99
Single Male/Father77 (2.7%)9.25
Single Female/Mother331 (11.5%)4.11
Non-family1,815 (62.9%)1.18
Total Households2,886 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Taos

Out of a total of 2,886 households in Taos, 1,071 (37.1%) are family households, while 1,815 (62.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 756, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,578.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Taos
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,578 (54.7%)
2-Person Households756 (26.2%)234 (8.1%)
3-Person Households145 (5.0%)3 (0.1%)
4-Person Households68 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households102 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (37.1%)1,815 (62.9%)

Female Fertility in Taos

Fertility by Age in Taos

Average fertility rate in Taos is 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Taos
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)14.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taos

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taos
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Taos

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Taos
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)28.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taos

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taos
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Taos

Income Overview in Taos

Per Capita Income in Taos is $36,669, while median incomes of families and households are $48,813 and $40,185 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,458$36,669
Median Family Income1,071$48,813
Mean Family Income1,071$75,511
Median Household Income2,886$40,185
Mean Household Income2,886$69,813
Income Deficit1,071$9,580
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,45820.73%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,45879.27¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,4580.54

Earnings by Sex in Taos

Average Earnings in Taos are $21,407, $22,379 for men and $17,740 for women, a difference of 20.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Taos
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,555 (47.3%)$22,379
Female1,731 (52.7%)$17,740
Total3,286 (100.0%)$21,407

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taos

The most common earnings brackets in Taos are $100,000+ for men (250 | 16.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (286 | 16.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taos
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45 (2.9%)148 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999119 (7.6%)127 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499108 (7.0%)82 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (1.9%)67 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499114 (7.3%)81 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99937 (2.4%)230 (13.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (1.1%)128 (7.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999200 (12.9%)26 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499114 (7.3%)37 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (0.5%)100 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999106 (6.8%)123 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99951 (3.3%)38 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99983 (5.3%)50 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (2.0%)11 (0.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (1.3%)9 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99918 (1.2%)16 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999109 (7.0%)286 (16.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99952 (3.3%)91 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (2.8%)13 (0.7%)
$100,000+250 (16.1%)68 (3.9%)
Total1,555 (100.0%)1,731 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taos

Average earnings in Taos are $34,414 for men and $23,238 for women, a difference of 32.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $37,628, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,628. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $42,031, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $10,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taos
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$37,628$17,214
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,414$23,238

Family Income in Taos

Family Income Brackets in Taos

According to the Taos family income data, there are 239 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Taos
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000767.1%
$10,000 to $14,999181.7%
$15,000 to $24,99923922.3%
$25,000 to $34,999716.6%
$35,000 to $49,99914113.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913913.0%
$75,000 to $99,99915914.8%
$100,000 to $149,99910910.2%
$150,000 to $199,999595.5%
$200,000+605.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taos

5-person families (102 | 9.5%) account for the highest median family income in Taos with $81,542 per family, while 3-person families (137 | 12.8%) have the highest median income of $20,972 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taos
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families767 (71.6%)$40,190
3-Person Families137 (12.8%)$62,917
4-Person Families65 (6.1%)$51,458
5-Person Families102 (9.5%)$81,542
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,071 (100.0%)$48,813

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taos

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taos
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners239 (22.3%)$0
1 Earner429 (40.1%)$27,344
2 Earners281 (26.2%)$70,720
3+ Earners122 (11.4%)$81,506
Total1,071 (100.0%)$48,813

Household Income in Taos

Household Income Brackets in Taos

With 646 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Taos, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 66 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Taos
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002117.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992257.8%
$15,000 to $24,99964622.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992257.8%
$35,000 to $49,99935812.4%
$50,000 to $74,99937212.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992087.2%
$100,000 to $149,99932011.1%
$150,000 to $199,999662.3%
$200,000+2488.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Taos

The median household income in Taos is $40,185, with the highest median household income of $61,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 481 households (16.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,091, with 1,238 households (42.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Taos
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years125 (4.3%)$46,086
25 to 44 Years481 (16.7%)$61,250
45 to 64 Years1,042 (36.1%)$40,985
65+ Years1,238 (42.9%)$34,091
Total2,886 (100.0%)$40,185

Poverty in Taos

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taos

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 18.0% for females among the residents of Taos, 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (100.0%) and 132 females (55.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)3 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (3.3%)10 (12.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years87 (89.7%)3 (2.2%)
18 to 24 Years25 (7.8%)28 (10.5%)
25 to 34 Years22 (10.0%)132 (55.0%)
35 to 44 Years66 (14.6%)73 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years8 (1.9%)63 (21.8%)
55 to 64 Years117 (31.8%)123 (29.5%)
65 to 74 Years93 (12.8%)57 (11.0%)
75 Years and over22 (9.5%)67 (13.4%)
Total460 (14.6%)559 (18.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taos

According to the poverty statistics in Taos, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years145 (96.7%)69 (87.3%)
12 to 14 Years145 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (10.3%)135 (97.8%)
18 to 24 Years296 (92.2%)239 (89.5%)
25 to 34 Years198 (90.0%)108 (45.0%)
35 to 44 Years387 (85.4%)445 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years407 (98.1%)226 (78.2%)
55 to 64 Years251 (68.2%)294 (70.5%)
65 to 74 Years635 (87.2%)460 (89.0%)
75 Years and over210 (90.5%)432 (86.6%)
Total2,691 (85.4%)2,545 (82.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taos

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Taos show that 13.9% or 92 of the total 663 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 16.9%, comprising of 85 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taos
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children417 (83.1%)85 (16.9%)
1 or 2 Children144 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total571 (86.1%)92 (13.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taos

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taos
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)21 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)68 (45.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)89 (26.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taos

The poverty data for Taos shows that 92 of the married-couple family households (13.9%) and 89 of the single-parent households (21.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (16.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (33.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taos
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children85 (16.9%)21 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children7 (4.6%)68 (33.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (13.9%)89 (21.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Taos

Employment by Class of Employer in Taos

Among the 2,709 employed individuals in Taos, private company employees (1,291 | 47.7%), not-for-profit organizations (420 | 15.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (354 | 13.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Taos
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,29147.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)953.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)35413.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations42015.5%
Local Government Employees1756.5%
State Government Employees2589.5%
Federal Government Employees1104.1%
Unpaid Family Workers60.2%
Total2,709100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Taos

According to the labor force statistics for Taos, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,918), 53.0% or 3,137 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 279 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 86.9% or 379 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 56.4% or 102 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Taos
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years82 (20.3%)3 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years379 (86.9%)86 (22.7%)
25 to 29 Years181 (62.0%)102 (56.4%)
30 to 34 Years129 (70.9%)2 (1.6%)
35 to 44 Years791 (80.5%)25 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years590 (83.8%)15 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years305 (73.0%)36 (11.8%)
60 to 64 Years221 (54.2%)8 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years305 (23.5%)3 (1.0%)
75 Years and over152 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,137 (53.0%)279 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taos

According to labor force statistics for Taos, 74.2% of individuals (2,216) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,986) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 188 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 816 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.0% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taos
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School169 (62.6%)78 (29.0%)
High School Diploma623 (77.3%)79 (9.8%)
College / Associate Degree609 (62.8%)82 (8.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher816 (86.7%)30 (3.2%)
Total2,216 (74.2%)254 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Taos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taos are Community & Social Service (574 | 20.1%), Education Instruction & Library (331 | 11.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (285 | 10.0%), Health Technologists (220 | 7.7%), and Management (189 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Taos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taos, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (91.4%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (97.3%), Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), and Management (80.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Taos
OccupationMaleFemale
Management36 (19.1%)153 (80.9%)
Business & Financial7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science56 (52.8%)50 (47.2%)
Computers & Mathematics40 (63.5%)23 (36.5%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (13.8%)25 (86.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Community & Social Service 129 (22.5%)445 (77.5%)
Education, Arts & Media86 (63.7%)49 (36.3%)
Legal Services & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (2.7%)322 (97.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (25.3%)74 (74.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating201 (70.5%)84 (29.5%)
Health Technologists201 (91.4%)19 (8.6%)
Total (Category)429 (36.7%)741 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Taos are Food Preparation & Serving (302 | 10.6%), Healthcare Support (206 | 7.2%), Personal Care & Service (116 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (108 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (56 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Taos

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Taos, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (70.2%), and Personal Care & Service (56.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Taos
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support45 (21.8%)161 (78.2%)
Security & Protection56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving90 (29.8%)212 (70.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance100 (92.6%)8 (7.4%)
Personal Care & Service50 (43.1%)66 (56.9%)
Total (Category)341 (43.3%)447 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Taos are Sales & Related (207 | 7.2%), and Office & Administration (147 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Taos

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Taos
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related69 (33.3%)138 (66.7%)
Office & Administration40 (27.2%)107 (72.8%)
Total (Category)109 (30.8%)245 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Taos are Construction & Extraction (422 | 14.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (90 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Taos

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Taos
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction422 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)512 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Taos are Transportation (16 | 0.6%), Production (14 | 0.5%), and Material Moving (1 | 0.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Taos

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Taos
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Transportation11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Taos

Employment Industries in Taos

The major employment industries in Taos include Health Care & Social Assistance (508 | 17.8%), Construction (444 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (418 | 14.6%), Educational Services (355 | 12.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (262 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Taos

Employment Industries by Sex in Taos

The Taos industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (90.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Educational Services (96.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (87.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Taos
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (35.8%)34 (64.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction369 (83.1%)75 (16.9%)
Manufacturing39 (90.7%)4 (9.3%)
Wholesale Trade39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade259 (62.0%)159 (38.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Utilities51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Professional & Scientific56 (52.8%)50 (47.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support42 (41.6%)59 (58.4%)
Educational Services14 (3.9%)341 (96.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance186 (36.6%)322 (63.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation17 (30.4%)39 (69.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services40 (15.3%)222 (84.7%)
Public Administration52 (83.9%)10 (16.1%)
Total1,406 (49.2%)1,449 (50.7%)

Education in Taos

School Enrollment in Taos

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,157 students in Taos are middle school (282 | 24.4%), high school (246 | 21.3%), and college / undergraduate (242 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Taos
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool121.0%
Kindergarten232.0%
Elementary School14712.7%
Middle School28224.4%
High School24621.3%
College / Undergraduate24220.9%
Graduate / Professional20517.7%
Total1,157100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taos

Out of a total of 1,157 students who are enrolled in schools in Taos, 215 (18.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 942 (81.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 150 (48.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taos
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old146 (84.4%)27 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds252 (87.8%)35 (12.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over158 (51.3%)150 (48.7%)
Total942 (81.4%)215 (18.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taos

Education (398 | 17.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (264 | 11.5%), literature & languages (234 | 10.2%), physical & health sciences (198 | 8.6%), and visual & performing arts (193 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,306 individuals in Taos who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taos
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics431.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural26411.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1988.6%
Psychology1084.7%
Social Sciences1596.9%
Engineering1064.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies110.5%
Science & Technology1637.1%
Business1144.9%
Education39817.3%
Literature & Languages23410.2%
Liberal Arts & History1476.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1938.4%
Communications552.4%
Arts & Humanities1134.9%
Total2,306100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Taos

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taos

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Taos are males with 2 vehicles (489, accounting for 38.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (541, making up 35.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taos
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle72 (5.6%)41 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle171 (13.4%)507 (36.7%)
2 Vehicles489 (38.2%)541 (39.2%)
3 Vehicles285 (22.3%)152 (11.0%)
4 Vehicles205 (16.0%)129 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles58 (4.5%)12 (0.9%)
Total1,280 (100.0%)1,382 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Taos

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Taos are 10 to 14 minutes (567 commuters, 23.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (496 commuters, 20.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (302 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Taos
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1054.4%
5 to 9 Minutes49620.8%
10 to 14 Minutes56723.7%
15 to 19 Minutes25310.6%
20 to 24 Minutes30212.6%
25 to 29 Minutes622.6%
30 to 34 Minutes24010.1%
35 to 39 Minutes281.2%
40 to 44 Minutes110.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1616.7%
60 to 89 Minutes150.6%
90 or more Minutes1496.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Taos

The most common commute times in Taos are 30 to 34 minutes (230 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (429 commuters, 35.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Taos
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes74 (6.2%)31 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes67 (5.6%)429 (35.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes220 (18.4%)347 (29.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes166 (13.9%)87 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes41 (3.4%)261 (21.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (3.5%)20 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes230 (19.3%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (0.6%)4 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes158 (13.2%)3 (0.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes145 (12.1%)4 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taos

The most frequent times of departure to work in Taos are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (331, 27.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (374, 31.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taos
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)45 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM111 (9.3%)11 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)47 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10 (0.8%)61 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM66 (5.5%)10 (0.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM184 (15.4%)55 (4.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM58 (4.9%)374 (31.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM331 (27.8%)197 (16.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM143 (12.0%)51 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM76 (6.4%)62 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (1.0%)33 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM46 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM43 (3.6%)185 (15.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM113 (9.5%)65 (5.4%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)1,196 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Taos

Occupancy by Ownership in Taos

Of the total 2,886 dwellings in Taos, owner-occupied units account for 1,719 (59.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,167 (40.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Taos
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,71959.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,16740.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,886100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Taos

Occupancy by Household Size in Taos
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,57854.7%
2-Person Household99034.3%
3-Person Household1485.1%
4+ Person Household1705.9%
Total Housing Units2,886100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taos

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,015 (64.3%)563 (35.7%)
2-Person Household538 (54.3%)452 (45.7%)
3-Person Household110 (74.3%)38 (25.7%)
4+ Person Household56 (32.9%)114 (67.1%)
Total Housing Units1,719 (59.6%)1,167 (40.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taos

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School59 (63.4%)34 (36.6%)
High School Diploma341 (56.8%)259 (43.2%)
College/Associate Degree285 (40.4%)421 (59.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,034 (69.5%)453 (30.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taos

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taos
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2869.9%
35 to 44 Years32011.1%
45 to 54 Years44715.5%
55 to 64 Years59520.6%
65 to 74 Years78827.3%
75 to 84 Years36912.8%
85 Years and Over812.8%
Total2,886100.0%

Housing Finances in Taos

Median Income by Occupancy in Taos

Median Income by Occupancy in Taos
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,719 (59.6%)$56,979
Renter-Occupied1,167 (40.4%)$26,946
Average2,886 (100.0%)$40,185

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taos

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taos
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00070 (4.1%)18 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (2.7%)77 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999148 (8.6%)77 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999114 (6.6%)175 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999176 (10.2%)182 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99970 (4.1%)156 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999191 (11.1%)168 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999218 (12.7%)155 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999137 (8.0%)72 (6.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999247 (14.4%)74 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more302 (17.6%)13 (1.1%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taos

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taos
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300231 (13.4%)108 (9.2%)
$300 to $499200 (11.6%)55 (4.7%)
$500 to $799195 (11.3%)230 (19.7%)
$800 to $999240 (14.0%)169 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499313 (18.2%)285 (24.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999249 (14.5%)167 (14.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499236 (13.7%)23 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99922 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more33 (1.9%)9 (0.8%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Taos

Housing Structures in Taos

Housing Structures in Taos
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,95867.8%
Single Unit, Attached1726.0%
2 Unit Apartments1093.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1374.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1766.1%
10 or more Apartments1194.1%
Mobile Home / Other2157.4%
Total2,886100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taos

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taos
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,456 (74.4%)502 (25.6%)
Single Unit, Attached92 (53.5%)80 (46.5%)
2 Unit Apartments37 (33.9%)72 (66.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (10.2%)123 (89.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3 (1.7%)173 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments42 (35.3%)77 (64.7%)
Mobile Home / Other75 (34.9%)140 (65.1%)
Total1,719 (59.6%)1,167 (40.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taos

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taos
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room9 (0.5%)106 (9.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms145 (8.4%)366 (31.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms551 (32.1%)452 (38.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms605 (35.2%)213 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms409 (23.8%)30 (2.6%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taos

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taos
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,448 (84.2%)820 (70.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas58 (3.4%)8 (0.7%)
Electricity46 (2.7%)250 (21.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels167 (9.7%)87 (7.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)2 (0.2%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Taos

Household Vehicle Usage in Taos
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle54 (3.1%)150 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle680 (39.6%)438 (37.5%)
2 Vehicles575 (33.5%)458 (39.3%)
3 or more Vehicles410 (23.8%)121 (10.4%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,167 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Taos

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Taos

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7071,012
Median Property Value$317,000$339,600
Median Household Income$40,094$250
Monthly Housing Costs$437$29
Real Estate Taxes$1,339$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taos

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taos
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00088 (12.4%)4 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999253 (35.8%)397 (39.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999121 (17.1%)373 (36.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999124 (17.5%)218 (21.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999104 (14.7%)8 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (1.7%)12 (1.2%)
Total707 (100.0%)1,012 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taos

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taos
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00031 (4.4%)12 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999241 (34.1%)85 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (2.0%)197 (19.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999157 (22.2%)56 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999108 (15.3%)34 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (4.7%)110 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99971 (10.0%)104 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more52 (7.4%)176 (17.4%)
Total707 (100.0%)1,012 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taos

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taos
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x118 (16.7%)76,714 (7,580.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x29 (4.1%)179 (17.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x57 (8.1%)141 (13.9%)
4.0x or more491 (69.5%)91 (9.0%)
Total707 (100.0%)1,012 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taos

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taos
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800123 (17.4%)52 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,499267 (37.8%)136 (13.4%)
$800 to $1,499284 (40.2%)458 (45.3%)
Total707 (100.0%)1,012 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Taos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taos
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years821 (99.4%)5 (0.6%)
19 to 25 Years487 (80.9%)115 (19.1%)
26 to 34 Years206 (67.8%)98 (32.2%)
35 to 44 Years929 (95.7%)42 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years595 (84.5%)109 (15.5%)
55 to 64 Years692 (88.1%)93 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older731 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,804 (92.6%)462 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taos

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taos
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen821 (99.4%)5 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen487 (80.9%)115 (19.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taos

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taos
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,681 (93.9%)109 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,165 (92.2%)98 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999782 (85.5%)133 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999606 (89.9%)68 (10.1%)
$100,000 and over1,504 (96.7%)52 (3.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taos

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taos
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 681 (82.7%)24 (24.5%)
6 to 18 Years753 (91.2%)133 (16.1%)
19 to 25 Years177 (29.4%)382 (63.5%)
25 to 34 Years101 (33.2%)115 (37.8%)
35 to 44 Years696 (71.7%)328 (33.8%)
45 to 54 Years224 (31.8%)381 (54.1%)
55 to 64 Years356 (45.4%)397 (50.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,233 (99.0%)538 (43.2%)
75 Years and over731 (100.0%)470 (64.3%)
Total4,352 (69.5%)2,768 (44.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taos

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years108 (26.5%)2 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years49 (9.1%)37 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years183 (14.8%)147 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years359 (49.3%)63 (12.2%)
75 Years and over104 (44.8%)190 (38.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Taos

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Taos: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years70 (5.7%)2 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years307 (42.2%)23 (4.4%)
75 Years and over47 (20.3%)65 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Taos: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (19.9%)2 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years21 (1.7%)17 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years209 (28.7%)22 (4.3%)
75 Years and over11 (4.7%)42 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Taos: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (9.1%)21 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years68 (5.5%)55 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years224 (30.8%)5 (1.0%)
75 Years and over12 (5.2%)36 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Taos: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (4.3%)8 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years83 (6.7%)89 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years212 (29.1%)28 (5.4%)
75 Years and over77 (33.2%)111 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Taos: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (4.3%)5 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (4.8%)3 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years199 (27.3%)10 (1.9%)
75 Years and over35 (15.1%)12 (2.4%)

Technology Access in Taos

Computing Device Access in Taos

Computing Device Access in Taos
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,25578.1%
Smartphone2,20376.3%
Tablet1,44650.1%
No Computing Device30110.4%
Total2,886100.0%

Internet Access in Taos

Internet Access in Taos
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet321.1%
Broadband Home2,16875.1%
Cellular Data Only1465.1%
Satellite Internet1465.1%
No Internet46216.0%
Total2,886100.0%

Taos Summary

Taos, New Mexico is a small town located in the northern part of the state, near the Colorado border. It is the county seat of Taos County and is the largest town in the area. The town is known for its rich cultural heritage, its stunning natural beauty, and its vibrant art scene.

History

Taos has a long and rich history that dates back to the early 1500s when the Taos Indians settled in the area. The Taos Indians were a nomadic tribe of Native Americans who lived in the area for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish in the late 1500s. The Spanish established a mission in the area in 1617 and the town of Taos was officially founded in 1680.
The town was a major trading center for the region and was a major stop on the Santa Fe Trail. During the Mexican-American War, Taos was the site of a major battle between the American and Mexican forces. After the war, the town became part of the United States and was incorporated in 1834.
In the late 1800s, Taos became a popular destination for artists and writers, including D.H. Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Ansel Adams. The town was also home to the Taos Society of Artists, which was founded in 1915.

Geography

Taos is located in the northern part of New Mexico, near the Colorado border. The town is situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. The Rio Grande River runs through the town and is a popular destination for rafting and fishing.
The town has a total area of 8.3 square miles and has an elevation of 7,000 feet. The climate is semi-arid and the average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Taos has a diverse economy that is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several ski resorts, including Taos Ski Valley and Red River Ski Area. The town is also home to several art galleries, museums, and other attractions that draw visitors from around the world.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Taos Pueblo Industries, which produces furniture and other wood products. The town is also home to several technology companies, including TaosNet, which provides internet and other technology services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Taos was 5,716. The town has a population density of 690 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 41.7 years and the median household income is $37,941.
The town is predominantly Hispanic, with a population that is 73.3% Hispanic, 22.2% White, and 4.5% Native American. The town is also home to a large number of immigrants, with a population that is 11.3% foreign-born.
Taos is a vibrant and diverse town that is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant art scene. The town has a diverse economy that is largely based on tourism and is home to several ski resorts, art galleries, and other attractions. The town is predominantly Hispanic and is home to a large number of immigrants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Taos?
Total Population of Taos is 6,458.
What is the Total Male Population of Taos?
Total Male Population of Taos is 3,247.
What is the Total Female Population of Taos?
Total Female Population of Taos is 3,211.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Taos?
There are 101.12 Males per 100 Females in Taos.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Taos?
There are 98.89 Females per 100 Males in Taos.
What is the Median Population Age in Taos?
Median Population Age in Taos is 49.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Taos
Average Family Size in Taos is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Taos
Average Household Size in Taos is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Taos?
Per Capita income in Taos is $36,669.
What is the Median Family Income in Taos?
Median Family Income in Taos is $48,813.
What is the Median Household income in Taos?
Median Household Income in Taos is $40,185.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Taos?
Income or Wage Gap in Taos is 20.7%.
Women in Taos earn 79.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Taos?
Family Income Deficit in Taos is $9,580.
Families that are below poverty line in Taos earn $9,580 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Taos?
Inequality or Gini Index in Taos is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Taos?
There are 3,137 People in the Labor Forcein in Taos.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Taos?
53.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Taos.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Taos?
Unemployment Rate in Taos is 8.9%.