Taos County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Taos County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Taos County, New Mexico has a population of 34,543, the 14th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $58,950 and the median home value is $382,800. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Taos County Quick Facts

Population 34,543

Median Household Income $58,950

Median Home Value $382,800

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Median Age 52.6 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%

Affordability Ratio 6.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.5%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 16

Population 34,543 14th of 33

Median Income $58,950 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment 7.6%

How Taos County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	34,516	34,543	+0.1%
Median household income	$58,908	$58,950	+0.1%
Median home value	$354,000	$382,800	+8.1%

Median Household Income

Taos

$58,950

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Taos

$382,800

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 26.2%

$100K+ 29.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

8.1%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

7.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,034/mo 21.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.6%

18-34

14.6%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

33.5%

75+

12.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Taos County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Taos	6,458	$47,304	13.7%	$445,900
Ranchos de Taos	2,536	N/A	10.2%	$349,700
Questa	2,466	$47,308	17.5%	$233,500
Arroyo Seco	2,112	$62,348	9.0%	$603,500
Taos Pueblo	1,129	$39,375	49.1%	$371,600
Talpa	955	$49,167	13.2%	$387,300
Peñasco	546	$45,833	18.9%	$229,300
Rio Lucio	485	$45,000	6.2%	$180,100
Costilla	450	N/A	7.8%	N/A
Red River	450	$22,384	8.9%	$427,500
Chamisal	300	$37,375	19.9%	$221,800
Vadito	264	$62,083	8.4%	$195,000
San Cristobal	203	$78,472	0.0%	$385,400
Arroyo Hondo (Taos County)	74	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Taos Ski Valley	65	$76,875	12.3%	$369,200
Picuris Pueblo	50	N/A	10.0%	$236,100

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Population Overview

Taos County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 34,543. It is the 14th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taos County is 52.6 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 12.6% 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 $58,950. This is 8% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $382,800. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taos County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.6% 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

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Taos County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Taos County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Taos County, New Mexico?

Taos County has a population of 34,543, making it the 14th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Taos County?

The median household income in Taos County is $58,950 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Taos County, New Mexico?

Taos County contains 16 Census-designated places.