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Taos, NM vs Kodiak, AK

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- Kodiak is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 65.7% more likely to be married in Kodiak.
- The Median Age is 12.6 years younger in Kodiak.
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,682329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,334285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,448.093.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock4.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.8%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.252.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,18780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.8%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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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