Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Taos County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,937 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,593 inhabitants. Its county seat is Taos. The county was created 172 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Taos County
| Population : | 32,593 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area : | 5710 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.94% |
| Named for : | Taos |
| Altitude : | 7,251 feet / 2210 meters |
| Capital : | Taos |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 00:37:28 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taos County is located at 36°34'42"N 105°37'51"W (36.5783000, -105.6309700). It has 5 neighbors: Conejos County, Costilla County, Colfax County, Mora County and Rio Arriba County.
Taos County map
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The largest city of Taos County is Ranchos de Taos with a population of 2,518. . See all Taos County cities & populated places.
Taos County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |
| Red River | 459 | Town of the United States |
| Taos Ski Valley | 76 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Taos County
Taos County has 5 neighbours.
- Conejos County county in Colorado, United States
- Costilla County county in Colorado, United States
- Colfax County county in New Mexico, United States
- Mora County county in New Mexico, United States
- Rio Arriba County county in New Mexico, United States
- Taos
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Taos County decreased by 1.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,890 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,759 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,957 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,963 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,797 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,922 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,790 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,699 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,723 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,593 | -0.4% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
