Taos County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Taos County has a population of 34,543 residents and a median age of 52.6 years, making it the #1,350 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median home value is $382,800, and the median household income is $58,950, which is 22% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Taos County, 38.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 14.3% above the national average, ranking #326 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Taos County is 76.5 years. 18.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.9% of adults in Taos County smoke , 29.0% are obese , and 20.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 52.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Taos County is 11.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
23.1% of children in Taos County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 21.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Taos County is 65.4%. The mean commute time is 28.3 min, which is 2.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Taos County voted Democratic with a margin of 47.5%. The vote was 72.4% Dem / 24.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.