Taos, NM Metro Area is located in Northern New Mexico and has a population of 34,322 with a population density of 14.79 people per square mile. It supports a thriving business community with locally owned restaurants, retail outlets, galleries and artisans. The area is known for its year-round outdoor activities including skiing, hiking trails, fishing spots and nearby National Parks. There are also numerous organizations focused on preserving the local culture such as the Taos Pueblo Indian Tribe and the Taos Land Trust. The town is well known for its annual Fiestas de Taos events which include various traditional dances and parades as well as local sports teams like the No Bullies Allowed Foundation that promote youth development through sports.
The population in Taos Metro Area is 34,322. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Taos Metro Area is 49.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Taos Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Taos Metro Area
- 40.3% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Taos Metro Area
- 35.4% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 6.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 56.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander