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Taos, NM vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 47.3% more likely to be married in Joliet.
- The Median Age is 19.0 years younger in Joliet.
 Taos, NMJoliet, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock150,323329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,221285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,344.393.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMJoliet, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMJoliet, ILUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.8%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock33.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMJoliet, ILUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock34,94780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.4%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 Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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