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Population Review

Otero County, CO — Population & Demographics

Otero County, CO has a population of 18,460. The median household income is $54,897 and the median age is 40.9.

18,460

Population

$54,897

Median Income

$160,700

Median Home Value

40.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White71.0%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$54,897

Median Household Income

$28,634

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$160,700

Median Home Value

$796

Median Rent

68.9%

Homeownership

Education

89.2%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Otero County, CO has a population of 18,460 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Otero County, CO is $54,897.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.