Taos County Demographics
A map of Taos County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 17,430 | 50.5% |
White | 13,706 | 39.7% |
Native American/Other | 2,108 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 919 | 2.7% |
Asian | 196 | 0.6% |
Black | 130 | 0.4% |
Taos County, New Mexico had a population of 34,489 in 2020. It was 39.7% White, 0.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 50.5% Hispanic, 6.1% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Taos County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Taos County is the 14th most populous county of the 33 counties in New Mexico.
Taos County's White Population
13,706 residents of Taos County identify as White, or 39.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #18 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more White than neighboring Costilla County (35.3% White), and Mora County (18.2% White). Taos County is less White than neighboring Conejos County (46.4% White), Los Alamos County (69.2% White), and Colfax County (48.1% White).
Taos County's Black Population
130 residents of Taos County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more Black than neighboring Conejos County (0.2% Black), Mora County (0.2% Black), and Colfax County (0.2% Black). Taos County is less Black than neighboring Costilla County (0.9% Black), and Los Alamos County (0.8% Black).
Taos County's Asian Population
196 residents of Taos County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more Asian than neighboring Conejos County (0.3% Asian), Mora County (0.3% Asian), and Colfax County (0.5% Asian). Taos County is less Asian than neighboring Costilla County (1.6% Asian), and Los Alamos County (6.3% Asian).
Taos County's Hispanic Population
17,430 residents of Taos County identify as Hispanic, or 50.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Alamos County (17.7% Hispanic), and Colfax County (47.5% Hispanic). Taos County is less Hispanic than neighboring Costilla County (56.8% Hispanic), Conejos County (50.7% Hispanic), and Mora County (78.8% Hispanic).
Taos County's Native American/Other Population
2,108 residents of Taos County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Costilla County (1.3% Native American/Other), Conejos County (0.9% Native American/Other), Mora County (0.8% Native American/Other), Los Alamos County (1.4% Native American/Other), and Colfax County (1.3% Native American/Other).
Taos County's Multiracial Population
919 residents of Taos County identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Taos County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Taos County is ranked #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Taos County is more Multiracial than neighboring Conejos County (1.5% Multiracial), Mora County (1.6% Multiracial), and Colfax County (2.5% Multiracial). Taos County is less Multiracial than neighboring Costilla County (4.1% Multiracial), and Los Alamos County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.