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Taos, NM vs Kansas City, MO

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- Kansas City is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 32.5% more likely to be married in Kansas City.
- The Median Age is 17.2 years younger in Kansas City.
 Taos, NMKansas City, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock502,597329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock441,545285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,596.193.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMKansas City, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMKansas City, MOUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock26.3%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  Unlock10.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMKansas City, MOUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.4%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock114,54080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%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 Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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