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Brighton, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Brighton.
- People are 40.7% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 18.1 years older in Taos.
 Brighton, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population48.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 201033,975  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199014,203  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now187.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area21.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brighton, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Brighton, COTaos, NMUnited States
 White55.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brighton, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population54.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married29.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households12,973  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,652  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  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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