Unified School District · CO
East Otero School District R-1
East Otero School District R-1 is a unified school district in Colorado with a community population of 8,538. The median household income is $53,560 and the median age is 41.7.
8,538
Population
12
People / sq mi
$53,560
Median Income
41.7
Median Age
East Otero School District R-1 covers 726 sq mi of land at 11.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 39.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,560
Median Household Income
$28,666
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$199,400
Median Home Value
$760
Median Rent
67.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.9%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Otero School District R-1 serves a community with a population of 8,538 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Colorado.
The median household income in East Otero School District R-1 is $53,560, with a per capita income of $28,666. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
East Otero School District R-1 is 65.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 39.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In East Otero School District R-1, 83.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in East Otero School District R-1 is $199,400, with a median rent of $760. The homeownership rate is 67.6%.
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Data for East Otero School District R-1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0805130).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.