Taos, NM County is a rural area located in the northern part of New Mexico with a population of 34,322 and a population density of 15 people per square mile. This number is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The county offers many year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, camping and fishing at the Rio Grande Gorge State Park. There are also unique local businesses that specialise in arts and culture like San Geronimo Lodge, which has been providing services since 1926. Other businesses in the area include Big Dogs Quality Meats & Smokehouse, Farolito Bakery & Cafe, and Two Graces Plaza Gallery & Gifts. The community also provides sporting events every month such as professional rodeos at Kit Carson Park and Taos Ski Valley's Ski Joring Championships. Other organizations such as the Taos Community Foundation, Taos Center for the Arts and Amigos Bravos focus on protecting environmental resources while promoting education about conservation efforts in the county.
The population in Taos County is 34,322. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Taos County is 49.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Taos County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Taos County
- 40.3% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Taos County
- 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