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Taos, NM vs Walla Walla, WA

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- Walla Walla is 0% more densely populated than Taos.
- People are 33.6% more likely to be married in Walla Walla.
- The Median Age is 16.1 years younger in Walla Walla.
 Taos, NMWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
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 Population - 20106,039  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock29,686285,036,114
 Population - 19904,065  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now44.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,499.193.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taos, NMWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Taos, NMWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 White45.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.4%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock24.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Taos, NMWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Married Population32.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.1%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.362.60
 Households2,536  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,15180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,482  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.8%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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