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Manitou Springs, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Manitou Springs.
- People are 32.6% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 9.8 years older in Taos.
 Manitou Springs, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population41.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 20105,004  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19904,535  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area3.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Manitou Springs, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Manitou Springs, COTaos, NMUnited States
 White88.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Manitou Springs, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population47.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married32.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households2,323  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,121  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  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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