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Oxford, MS vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Oxford.
- People are 9.0% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 24.9 years older in Taos.
 Oxford, MSTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 201022,249  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19909,984  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now186.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area16.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oxford, MSTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  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
 Oxford, MSTaos, NMUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oxford, MSTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population35.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married51.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households9,891  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,115  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  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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