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Taos, NM

Total Population
11,698
Median Household Income
$53,915
Median Home Value
$357,200
Median Rent
$938

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$53,915
100% above state median
Home Value
$357,200
100.2% above state median
Rent
$938
100% above state median
Median Age
49.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Taos, NM

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 41.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 49.3 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$53,915
-28.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-152,963,292
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.33 people

Total Households
4,901
Family Households
31.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.9%
#2 Industry
Construction
26.3%
#3 Industry
Arts,
17.9%
Total Employed Residents:3,302

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.5%
206 workers
Public Transit
1.0%
47 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,557
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
5,411 employed
Labor Force
5,800
383 unemployed
Median Age
49.3 years
Per Capita Income
$46,994
Poverty Rate
17.4%

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