Taos, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Taos, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,950
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty
22.4%
Median Home
$284,100
Median Income
$30,709
Median Rent
$775
Taos SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Taos, NM Crime Report
320
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,408.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
130.53%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taos / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 320 | 5,408.1 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 523.9 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 50.7 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 405.6 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 289 | 4,884.2 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 53 | 895.7 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 209 | 3,532.2 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 456.3 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Taos, NM Cost Of Living
100
Taos's Overall Cost Of Living
Taos's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Taos | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
Taos, NM Photos
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Rankings for Taos in New Mexico
Map Of Taos, NM
Population over time in Taos
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,950 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 6,021 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 5,687 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,735 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,711 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,713 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,711 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 5,661 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,655 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 5,597 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Taos
| Race | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.3% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 45.4% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Taos
| Gender | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taos for adults over 25
| Education | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Taos, New Mexico
| Income | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.7% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.8% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
