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Taos, NM vs Santa Paula, CA

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- Santa Paula is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 52.7% more likely to be married in Santa Paula.
- The Median Age is 18.9 years younger in Santa Paula.
 Taos, NMSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,741329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.738.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock28,598285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,771.293.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%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  Unlock82.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.9%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.412.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,83280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%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 Santa Paula    6 Reviews

Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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Over 19 years ago

According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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