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Santa Clarita, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Santa Clarita.
- People are 40.7% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 15.6 years older in Taos.
 Santa Clarita, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010208,802  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 1990110,642  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now89.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area65.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Clarita, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Clarita, CATaos, NMUnited States
 White45.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian10.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  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 Clarita, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population54.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married32.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households73,294  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,683  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  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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