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Atascadero, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Atascadero.
- People are 41.3% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 12.6 years older in Taos.
 Atascadero, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 201028,425  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199023,138  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area26.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atascadero, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Atascadero, CATaos, NMUnited States
 White74.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Atascadero, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population54.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households11,733  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,691  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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