Taos Ski Valley, NM Demographics

A map of Taos Ski Valley's Population by Race

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico has an estimated population of 65, a large decrease from the 77 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 10.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taos Ski Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Taos Ski Valley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Taos Ski Valley, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taos Ski Valley is ranked the 440th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 Ski Valley was ranked the 451st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taos Ski Valley's White Population

58 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taos Ski Valley is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Taos Ski Valley ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has decreased from 92.2% to 89.2%.

Taos Ski Valley is more White than neighboring Red River (88.9% White), Arroyo Seco (56.3% White), Taos Pueblo (1.8% White), and Eagle Nest (84.3% White). Taos Ski Valley is less White than neighboring San Cristobal (100% White).

Taos Ski Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taos Ski Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Taos Ski Valley ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Taos Ski Valley is less Black than neighboring Red River (2.7% Black).

Taos Ski Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taos Ski Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Taos Ski Valley ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Taos Ski Valley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taos Ski Valley is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Taos Ski Valley ranks 457th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.0%.

Taos Ski Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Red River (4.4% Hispanic), Arroyo Seco (43.7% Hispanic), Taos Pueblo (15.5% Hispanic), and Eagle Nest (13.3% Hispanic).

Taos Ski Valley's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 10.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Taos Ski Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Taos Ski Valley ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Native American/Other residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has increased from 0.0% to 10.8%.

Taos Ski Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red River (0% Native American/Other), Arroyo Seco (0% Native American/Other), Eagle Nest (1.1% Native American/Other), and San Cristobal (0% Native American/Other). Taos Ski Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taos Pueblo (77% Native American/Other).

Taos Ski Valley's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Taos Ski Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taos Ski Valley is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Taos Ski Valley ranks 375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taos Ski Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Taos Ski Valley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Taos Ski Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Red River (4% Multiracial), Taos Pueblo (5.8% Multiracial), and Eagle Nest (1.3% 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.