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Taos, NM vs Port Angeles, WA

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- Port Angeles is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 36.1% more likely to be married in Port Angeles.
- The Median Age is 11.4 years younger in Port Angeles.
 Taos, NMPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,888329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,397285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,856.193.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%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  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.2%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.1%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 Port Angeles    21 Reviews

I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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