Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico had a total population of 65, the 440th largest village in New Mexico, with a median household income of $76,875, which is 20% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 28.3% is notably above the national average.
Taos Ski Valley Quick Facts
How Taos Ski Valley 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 | 39 | 65 | +66.7% |
How Taos Ski Valley Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Taos Ski Valley Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities 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 |
Cities Similar to Taos Ski Valley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 46.2% |
| Coyote | 64 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Las Nutrias | 64 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Golden Acres | 62 | N/A | N/A | 19.4% | 0.0% |
| Vanderwagen | 61 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 44.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 65, Taos Ski Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Taos Ski Valley is a small community located in New Mexico, within Taos County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 440th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Taos Ski Valley is 40.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Taos Ski Valley is $76,875. This is 20% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 28.3%. This is 374% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $369,200. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Taos Ski Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.2% vs 36.0%).
Education
30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico has a population of 65 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Taos Ski Valley, NM?
The median household income in Taos Ski Valley is $76,875, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Taos Ski Valley, NM?
The poverty rate in Taos Ski Valley is 12.3%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?
Taos Ski Valley's population is 89.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Taos Ski Valley, NM?
The median home value in Taos Ski Valley is $369,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.
How educated is Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico?
30.4% of adults (25+) in Taos Ski Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.