U.S. County · Profile

Taos County

34.4KTotal Population
16Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+14.76%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Taos County has a population of 34,405 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Taos County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):56.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.9%22,329
Hispanic or Latino56.8%19,542
Two or More Races18.4%6,331
Some Other Race9.8%3,372
American Indian/Alaska Native6.0%2,064
Asian0.7%241
Black or African American0.1%34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Taos County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,145
26.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,361
5.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.9%
29.6% above national average
Median Age
49.8 years

Income & Poverty

$55,145Median Household Income
$36,361Per Capita Income
14.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,145$81,285
Families$69,965$100,396
Married-couple Families$69,965$78,361
Nonfamily Households$36,165$39,058

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Taos County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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