Taos County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taos County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 34,516. It is the 14th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taos County is 51.9 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taos County is $58,908. This is 5% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $354,000. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taos County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.