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Santa Clara, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Santa Clara.
- People are 39.7% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 18.6 years older in Taos.
 Santa Clara, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population47.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010116,857  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 199093,613  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area18.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Clara, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  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
 Santa Clara, CATaos, NMUnited States
 White30.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian45.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Clara, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population53.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married37.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households45,830  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households15,775  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  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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