Taos County, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in New Mexico
The population of Taos County, New Mexico is 34,516 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in New Mexico. The median household income is $58,908, the median home value is $354,000, and the median age is 51.9.
The population of Taos County has grown 4.8% since 2010 (32,897 → 34,482), a +0.34% annualized rate.
34,516
Population
+0.34%
Annual growth
16
People / sq mi
$58,908
Median Income
$354,000
Median Home Value
Taos County covers 2,202 sq mi of land at 15.7 people per square mile.
About Taos County, NM
Age is the most distinctive thing about Taos County: a median age of 51.9, older than the national median. Taos County is a county in New Mexico with a population of 34,516. It ranks #14 among counties in New Mexico by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $58,908 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $354,000, with typical rent around $1,069.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 37.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 17.4% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Taos County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Taos County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Taos County had a population of 32,897 in 2010 and 34,482 in 2024, a 4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,688 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.
34,482
Population (2024)
32,897
Population (2010)
34,688
Peak (2021)
0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,897 |
| 2011 | 32,896 |
| 2012 | 32,767 |
| 2013 | 32,961 |
| 2014 | 32,967 |
| 2015 | 32,806 |
| 2016 | 32,925 |
| 2017 | 32,811 |
| 2018 | 32,708 |
| 2019 | 32,752 |
| 2020 | 34,465 |
| 2021 | 34,688 |
| 2022 | 34,594 |
| 2023 | 34,484 |
| 2024 | 34,482 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.9
Median Age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
29.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.0% · Seniors (65+): 29.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,908$-3,217 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,295 |
| Per-capita income | $40,018 |
| Poverty rate | 11.0%-2.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Taos County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
66.7%
Public transit
17.4%
Work from home
23.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$354,000+$121,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,069
Median rent
78.8%
Homeownership rate
21,091
Total housing units
68.6%
Occupied
31.4%
Vacant
21.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
92.0%
With broadband internet
40.1%
Foreign-born
7.6%
Veterans (18+)
18.4%
With a disability
66.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.4%
High School+
37.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Taos County, New Mexico has a population of 34,516 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in New Mexico. Population density is 16 people per square mile.
The population of Taos County has grown 4.8% since 2010 (32,897 → 34,482), a +0.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Taos County, New Mexico is $58,908, with mean (average) household income of $85,295 and per-capita income of $40,018. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Taos County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.4%), Asian (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Taos County, New Mexico is 51.9 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.
The median home value in Taos County is $354,000 and median monthly rent is $1,069. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,091 total housing units, 31.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Taos County, New Mexico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Albuquerque is among the largest cities associated with Taos County, New Mexico, with a population of 562,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.