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Boone, NC vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Boone.
- People are 129.3% more likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 31.7 years older in Taos.
 Boone, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population54.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 201017,094  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199012,915  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now54.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area6.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Boone, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2044.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 544.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Boone, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 White87.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Boone, NCTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population14.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married79.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households5,304  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,997  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  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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