Taos County, NM

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2021 Population

34,322

4.77% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

49.4

1.02% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

12.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,481

17.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$280,700

12.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,440

0.149% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Taos County, NM had a population of 34.3k people with a median age of 49.4 and a median household income of $49,481. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Taos County, NM grew from 32,759 to 34,322, a 4.77% increase and its median household income grew from $41,973 to $49,481, a 17.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Taos County, NM are White (Hispanic) (36.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.64%), Other (Hispanic) (9.27%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%).

None of the households in Taos County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Taos County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Taos County, NM are University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (134 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Taos County, NM was $280,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

Most people in Taos County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Taos County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Taos County, NM borders Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Colfax County, NM, Mora County, NM, and Rio Arriba County, NM.

About the photo: The Taos Plateau, in northern New Mexico, is the largest volcanic field within the Rio Grande Rift, its layers of thick basalt deeply sliced north-south by the Rio Grande river.

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United States New Mexico Taos, NM

Population & Diversity

Taos County, NM is home to a population of 34.3k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.59% of Taos County, NM residents were born outside of the country (1.92k people).

In 2021, there were 1.03 times more White (Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Taos County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Taos County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Taos County, NM was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Taos County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Taos County, NM

White (Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.11k
White (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 61
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.31k ± 691

56.8%

Hispanic Population

19.5k people

56.8% of the people in Taos County, NM are hispanic (19.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Taos County, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
129,550 ± 8,561 people
Philippines
5,729 ± 1,856 people
Germany
4,401 ± 1,627 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,550 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,729 and Germany with 4,401.

Foreign-Born Population

5.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.92k people

4.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.61k people

As of 2021, 5.59% of Taos County, NM residents (1.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Taos County, NM was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Taos County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,089 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
456 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
226 ± 229

Taos County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Taos County, NM employs 13.4k people. The largest industries in Taos County, NM are Retail Trade (1,913 people), Construction (1,715 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,636 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($155,000), Transportation & Warehousing ($67,652), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($60,486).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,045. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.4k

2021 Value

± 1,083

−0.149%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taos County, NM declined at a rate of −0.149%, from 13.5k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Taos County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,717 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,458 people), and Management Occupations (1,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Taos County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.4k

2021 Value

± 1,083

−0.149%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taos County, NM declined at a rate of −0.149%, from 13.5k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Taos County, NM, are Retail Trade (1,913 people), Construction (1,715 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,636 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Taos County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Taos County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,783

Median earning men ± $6,638

$25,919

Median earning women ± $1,669

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,068), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,771), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,742), Manufacturing ($46,250), and Public Administration ($41,278).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

409
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
290
Retail Trade
237
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$95.5k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$64.9k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$46.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Taos County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 76.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.6%), followed by Other (1.12%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (76.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (21.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.12%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Taos County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 76.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.6%), followed by Other (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Taos County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Taos County, NM awarded 134 degrees. The student population of Taos County, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 426 male students and 818 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Taos County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (65 and 49.2%), followed by White (56 and 42.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (6 and 4.55%), and Two or More Races (3 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Taos County, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (134 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Taos County, NM are Physical Sciences (28 and 20.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (19 and 14.2%), and Massage Therapy (19 and 14.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,244 students enrolled in Taos County, NM, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 677 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
28 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
19 degrees awarded
General Studies
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Taos County, NM was Physical Sciences with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Taos County, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

134 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Taos Campus with 134 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 44 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Taos County, NM, which is 0.489 times less than the 90 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 65 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 56 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($72) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,178) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Taos County, NM was $280,700 in 2021, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $249,000 to $280,700, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Taos County, NM is 79.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Taos County, NM have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Taos County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Taos County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.39%.

Housing

Property

$280,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$22,119

$10,262

Median Property Taxes

±$918

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Taos County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Taos County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.9% of the housing units in Taos County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Taos County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9523
Census Tract 9400

The following map shows all of the tracts in Taos County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,481

Median Household Income

± $6,351

12.8k

Number of Households

± 990

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.8k households in Taos County, NM grew to $49,481 from the previous year's value of $41,973.

The following chart displays the households in Taos County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Taos County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (9.96%)

In 2021, 71.3% of workers in Taos County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Taos County, NM have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Taos County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Taos County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Taos County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Taos County, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Taos County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.39%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Taos County, NM (5.21k out of 34.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Taos County, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26.6% of the children was living in poverty in Taos County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 417 in Taos County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 93.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.6% of the population of Taos County, NM has health coverage, with 22.1% on employee plans, 31.9% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 4.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Taos County, NM see 1128 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.11% increase from the previous year (1094 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1917 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 116 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,128 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Taos County, NM

Primary care physicians in Taos County, NM see an average of 1,128 patients per year. This represents a 3.11% increase from the previous year (1,094 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Taos County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.41%

Uninsured

22.1%

Employer Coverage

31.9%

Medicaid

19.2%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

4.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Taos County, NM grew by 8.48% from 7.75% to 8.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Taos County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.7 in Taos County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Taos County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.4% in Taos County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Taos County, NM.

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