Taos, NM Demographics

A map of Taos's Population by Race

Taos, New Mexico had a population of 6,474 in 2020. It was 46.3% White, 0.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 44.1% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Taos, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is the 35th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Taos's White Population

2,996 residents of Taos identify as White, or 46.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Taos slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #188 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more White than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (29.8% White), Talpa (27.8% White), Taos Pueblo (3.7% White), and Arroyo Hondo (36.9% White). Taos is less White than neighboring Arroyo Seco (50.8% White).

Taos's Black Population

37 residents of Taos identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Taos roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more Black than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (0.4% Black), Talpa (0.2% Black), Taos Pueblo (0.2% Black), Arroyo Seco (0.2% Black), and Arroyo Hondo (0% Black).

Taos's Asian Population

70 residents of Taos identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Taos roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more Asian than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (0.4% Asian), Talpa (0.4% Asian), Taos Pueblo (0.1% Asian), Arroyo Seco (1% Asian), and Arroyo Hondo (0.2% Asian).

Taos's Hispanic Population

2,853 residents of Taos identify as Hispanic, or 44.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Taos roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #254 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more Hispanic than neighboring Taos Pueblo (8.8% Hispanic), and Arroyo Seco (42.3% Hispanic). Taos is less Hispanic than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (64.5% Hispanic), Talpa (67.8% Hispanic), and Arroyo Hondo (58.4% Hispanic).

Taos's Native American/Other Population

277 residents of Taos identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Taos slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (2.4% Native American/Other), Talpa (2.1% Native American/Other), Arroyo Seco (2.3% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Hondo (3.5% Native American/Other). Taos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taos Pueblo (84.9% Native American/Other).

Taos's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Taos identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Taos roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Taos is ranked #129 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Taos is more Multiracial than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (2.5% Multiracial), Talpa (1.7% Multiracial), Taos Pueblo (2.3% Multiracial), Arroyo Seco (3.4% Multiracial), and Arroyo Hondo (0.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.