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- Las Cruces is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 27.8% more likely to be married in Las Cruces.
- The Median Age is 19.9 years younger in Las Cruces.
 Taos, NMLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock109,934329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.738.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock74,267285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,428.993.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.1%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  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.4%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock61.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock25,68380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.0%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 Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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