Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Taos, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,242

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%1,121

Two or More

5.8%72

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%31

Black

1.4%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%28

High School Diploma

26.3%224

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%67

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%130

Associate's Degree

11.5%98

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%164

Master's Degree

10.6%90

Professional Degree

0.7%6

Doctorate

0.8%7

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

31.4%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$270,500

Median Renti

$419

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%400

Renter-Occupied

12.1%55

Total Units

471

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%11

$50K–$100K

2.5%10

$100K–$150K

7.8%31

$150K–$200K

21%84

$200K–$300K

21.8%87

$300K–$500K

31.2%125

$500K–$1M

13%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

3%14

2000–2009

14%66

1990–1999

13.6%64

1980–1989

26.1%123

1970–1979

16.6%78

1960–1969

8.5%40

1950–1959

2.5%12

1940–1949

1.5%7

1939 or earlier

13.6%64

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.8%213

Bottled/LP Gas

38.5%175

Wood

6.6%30

Utility Gas

6.4%29

Fuel Oil

1.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,854

Mean Household Incomei

$115,056

Per Capita Incomei

$42,402

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

629

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%11

$10K–$15K

1.1%5

$15K–$20K

2.2%10

$20K–$25K

0.4%2

$25K–$30K

5.3%24

$30K–$35K

2%9

$35K–$40K

2%9

$40K–$45K

1.8%8

$45K–$50K

1.3%6

$50K–$60K

6.2%28

$60K–$75K

8.1%37

$75K–$100K

18.5%84

$100K–$125K

11.6%53

$125K–$150K

14.7%67

$150K–$200K

16.7%76

$200K+

5.7%26

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

201.6%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured