Taos County, NM

County

Cities in Taos County

Neighborhoods in Taos County

San Cristobal / El Rito

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Taos

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.6%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

2,814

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.6%
Seniors (65+): 30.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.5%
Single Parents: 13.1%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 43.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 50.6%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 38.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.3%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 60.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 80.3%
Latin American Indian: 0.1%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 51.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 66.6%
Spanish: 28.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 83.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources