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San Marcos, TX vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 15.6% more likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 27.7 years older in Taos.
 San Marcos, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 201045,258  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199028,743  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now130.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area34.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 White45.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population27.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married61.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed2.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households25,732  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,680  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children20.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  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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