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Taos, NM vs Apex, NC

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- Apex is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 98.3% more likely to be married in Apex.
- The Median Age is 16.3 years younger in Apex.
 Taos, NMApex, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,066329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock20,212285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock218.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,041.193.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMApex, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMApex, NCUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.4%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMApex, NCUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.832.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,52180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children23.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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