Taos, MO Demographics

A map of Taos's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,121	1,069	90.3%	93.0%
Multiracial	72	39	5.8%	3.4%
Hispanic	31	35	2.5%	3.0%
Black	18	3	1.4%	0.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Taos, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,242, an increase from the 1,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Taos has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Taos, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taos is ranked the 340th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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 was ranked the 340th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taos's White Population

1,121 residents of Taos, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taos is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Taos ranks 265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Taos's population has decreased from 93.0% to 90.3%.

Taos is more White than neighboring Westphalia (89.9% White), and Jefferson City (71.4% White). Taos is less White than neighboring Wardsville (96.6% White), Holts Summit (90.5% White), and Tebbetts (100% White).

Taos's Black Population

18 residents of Taos, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taos is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Taos ranks 666th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Taos's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Taos is more Black than neighboring Westphalia (0% Black), Wardsville (0% Black), and Tebbetts (0% Black). Taos is less Black than neighboring Jefferson City (16% Black), and Holts Summit (2.5% Black).

Taos's Asian Population

0 residents of Taos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taos is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Taos ranks 557th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Taos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Taos is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson City (2.4% Asian), and Holts Summit (0.2% Asian).

Taos's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Taos, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taos is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Taos ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Taos's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.

Taos is more Hispanic than neighboring Wardsville (0% Hispanic), Holts Summit (2.2% Hispanic), and Tebbetts (0% Hispanic). Taos is less Hispanic than neighboring Westphalia (4.8% Hispanic), and Jefferson City (4% Hispanic).

Taos's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Taos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Taos is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Taos ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Taos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Holts Summit (0.6% Native American/Other).

Taos's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Taos, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taos is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Taos ranks 797th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Taos's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.8%.

Taos is more Multiracial than neighboring Westphalia (5.3% Multiracial), Wardsville (3.4% Multiracial), Jefferson City (4.9% Multiracial), Holts Summit (3.9% Multiracial), and Tebbetts (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.