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Palmer, AK vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Palmer.
- People are 29.6% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 22.1 years older in Taos.
 Palmer, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population49.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 20105,982  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 19902,866  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now171.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area5.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Palmer, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Palmer, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 White68.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander2.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Palmer, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population45.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married37.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households2,063  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households751  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  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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