Taos County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,543 | — | #1,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,950 | -21.6% | #2,174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.6 years | +35.2% | #118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $382,800 | +35.8% | #332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,034 | -11.1% | #890 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.7% | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Taos County has a population of 34,543, making it the #1,350 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Taos County is $58,950, ranking #2,174 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Taos County is $382,800 (+35.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,034/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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92.3% of residents in Taos County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County, New Mexico has a total population of 34,543, making it the 1,350th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taos County is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taos County is $58,950, which ranks #2,174 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Taos County is $382,800, 35.8% above the national median. Renters in Taos County pay a median gross rent of $1,034 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taos County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Taos County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.5%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Taos County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.