Taos Town, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4700 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the town. The population density was 874.5 people per square mile (337.65/kmē), it is 52nd most densely populated town in New Mexico. There were 2466 housing units at an average density of 459.2 per square mile (177.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.18 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 23% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 41.1 years, The median age of males was 38.6 years, for females the median age was 43.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 68.04% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 4.11% American Indian, 0.62% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian, 4.94% from two or more races and 21.66% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25016, it is the 151st highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $33564, making it the 97th wealthiest town by median family income among the New Mexico. The per capita income for the town was $15983, making it the 68th wealthiest town by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income is $16156, Median income for males is $20211, compared with $12800 for females.
In 2000, 1251 pupils and students, of which 588 are male and 663 are female, 26.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 60 nursery or pri school, 60 kindergarten, 573 elementary school, 344 high school and 214 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4700 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4730 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4769 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4793 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4912 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5013 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5150 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5266 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5459 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5532 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5551 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 47 | 13 | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 16 | 60 |
| Elementary school | 252 | 321 | 573 |
| High school | 180 | 164 | 344 |
| College or graduate school | 65 | 149 | 214 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos town, New Mexico | $25016 | $33564 | $15983 |
| Taos County, New Mexico | $26762 | $33995 | $16103 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |