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Ocean Shores, WA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Ocean Shores.
- People are 50.1% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 10.5 years younger in Taos.
 Ocean Shores, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 20105,590  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19902,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now192.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean Shores, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6418.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean Shores, WATaos, NMUnited States
 White84.9%  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 Races7.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean Shores, WATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population64.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married14.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households3,501  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,264  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon 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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