2025 Compare Cities People:
Taos, NM vs Ely, NV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ely is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 51.6% more likely to be married in Ely.
- The Median Age is 12.3 years younger in Ely.
 Taos, NMEly, NVUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,983329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 space3
 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,041285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock521.893.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMEly, NVUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Taos, NMEly, NVUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.1%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.3%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMEly, NVUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock22.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,08280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.5%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Taos

Reviews for Ely    7 Reviews

This place is wonderful for Outdoor activities! It is a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live! A great place to raise children!  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

We are just passing through town - all I can say is that this city is 180 degrees opposite from San Francisco, CA where I live - very liberal SF, very conservative Ely,  More

   |    Reply

Ely is not a bad place to live, but I would let people do their own homework on where they wish to live. Some suggestions I recommend is, looking at the age of home they  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ely


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.