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Virginia Beach, VA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos is 0% more densely populated than Virginia Beach.
- People are 39.2% less likely to be married in Taos.
- The Median Age is 15.9 years older in Taos.
 Virginia Beach, VATaos, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,524329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock52.638.4
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 Population - 2010438,864  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,700285,036,114
 Population - 1990393,069  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,086.193.4
 Land Area244.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Virginia Beach, VATaos, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Virginia Beach, VATaos, NMUnited States
 White60.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock3.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock48.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Virginia Beach, VATaos, NMUnited States
 Married Population52.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households177,046  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households56,776  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Virginia Beach    95 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

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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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