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Lafayette, LA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Lafayette.
- People are 26.2% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 16.3 years older in Taos.
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010121,896  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199094,440  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area55.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 White59.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population43.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married40.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households51,328  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,790  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews
Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
Happiest and Tastiest
Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
The Good outweighs the bad
Over 3 years ago

I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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Do · Dallas, TX
Hottest neighborhoods in Laf. right now?
Over 9 years ago

What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews
Tim · Kansas City, MO
Taos, you deserve a visit! Hi
Over 3 years ago

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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Caroline · Taos, NM
Living here full time
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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Robert · Taos, NM
Art
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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