Taos County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Taos County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35055
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 2202.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2203.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.577183
- Longitude
- -105.638878
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,383
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,049
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,869 | 50.5% |
| Hispanic | 16,511 | 49.5% |
| White | 13,984 | 41.9% |
| Black | 98 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,838 | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,223 | 54.3% |
| Hispanic | 12,828 | 45.7% |
| White | 12,792 | 45.6% |
| Black | 233 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 252 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,807 | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 34,543
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,476
- Poverty Rate
- 15.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,304
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,242 | 55.7% |
| Black | 122 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,274
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,245 | 68.4% |
| Republican | 3,000 | 13.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,635 | 16.3% |
| Other | 43 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,431 | 46.8% |
| Female | 11,843 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,250 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 9,852 | 44.2% |
| Black | 23 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,236
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,126 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,882 | 49.6% |
| Black | 14 | 60.9% |
| Asian | 109 | 50.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,547 | 53.2% |
| Female | 6,689 | 56.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,376 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,482 (38.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,250
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $385,498
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,021
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 19.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.