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Crestone, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Crestone.
- People are ∞% more likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 16.5 years younger in Taos.
 Crestone, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population48.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010126  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199039  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now253.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area0.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Crestone, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 340.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 640.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8435.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Crestone, COTaos, NMUnited States
 White100.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Crestone, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population0.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married40.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed23.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households26  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children0.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households23  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children66.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Crestone    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The small town of Crestone, Co is a strange amalgam of Buddhism, ranching culture, Hinduism and a hippie vibe. Somehow, all of these different influences have  More

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I've been coming to Crestone my entire life as my grandparents had a home here in the 1960s. I have great memories from those days...the town was friendly and clean and  More

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Over 9 years ago

With less than 200 people, its hard to create a life here. It's a gorgeous place and people are friendly, yet I could not seem to meet any reliable people. Crestone  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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