Taos County, NM population by race
The table below shows Taos County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,387 | 64.94% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,063 | 5.98% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 3,382 | 9.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,356 | 18.44% |
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Taos County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Taos County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Taos County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Taos County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.94% are white, 0.14% are Black or African American, 5.98% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.68% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.81% are some other race and 18.44% are multiracial.
Taos County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Taos County is White with a population of 22,387 (64.94% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,356 (18.44% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Taos County, NM
By ethnicity, 19,575 (56.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,900 (43.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Taos County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,277 (82.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Taos County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Taos County's Non-Hispanic population.
Taos County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 12,277 | 82.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 40 | 0.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,572 | 10.55% |
| Asian alone | 228 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 24 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 756 | 5.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in Taos County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11,824 (60.40% of the total Hispanic population).
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Taos County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Taos County's Hispanic population.
Taos County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,708 | 39.38% |
| Puerto Rican | 38 | 0.19% |
| Cuban | 5 | 0.03% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11,824 | 60.40% |
Things to know
What percentage of Taos County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 56.78% of Taos County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Taos County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11,824 (60.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Taos County, NM have?
Taos County, NM has 48 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Taos County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Taos County, NM?
With 56.78% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Taos County.
That being said, with a 9.81% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Taos County.
What is the majority race in Taos County, NM?
With a population of 22,387 (64.94% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Taos County.
Some other races are second largest race in Taos County, with 9.81% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
