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Black Mountain, NC vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Black Mountain.
- People are 39.6% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years younger in Taos.
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population59.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population40.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 20107,855  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19905,418  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now52.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 141.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 White93.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Black Mountain, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married22.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed14.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households3,928  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,751  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews
Margaret · Denham Springs, LA
Loved Black Mountain!
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Amy  · Black Mountain, NC
Different
Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Donna · Black Mountain, NC
No Place Closer to Heaven
Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews
Tim · Kansas City, MO
Taos, you deserve a visit! Hi
Over 3 years ago

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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Caroline · Taos, NM
Living here full time
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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Robert · Taos, NM
Art
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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