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- Bellingham is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 20.3% more likely to be married in Bellingham.
- The Median Age is 19.1 years younger in Bellingham.
 Taos, NMBellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock67,171285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,269.193.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMBellingham, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock13.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMBellingham, WAUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMBellingham, WAUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18,06280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.6%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 Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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