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Carlsbad, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Carlsbad.
- People are 44.2% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 10.1 years older in Taos.
 Carlsbad, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010105,768  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199063,126  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now83.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area37.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Carlsbad, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Carlsbad, CATaos, NMUnited States
 White67.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian9.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Carlsbad, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population57.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married27.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households44,350  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,206  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  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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