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Decorah, IA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Decorah.
- People are 16.5% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 18.5 years older in Taos.
 Decorah, IATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 20108,134  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19908,063  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-7.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area7.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Decorah, IATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Decorah, IATaos, NMUnited States
 White92.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Decorah, IATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population38.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married46.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households2,865  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,255  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  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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