Otero County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,321 | — | #1,974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,037 | -28.1% | #2,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,900 | -40.1% | #1,829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,819 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | +75.3% | #2,846 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Otero County has a population of 18,321, making it the #1,974 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Otero County is $54,037, ranking #2,532 out of 3,222 counties — 28.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.1% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Otero County is $168,900 (-40.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.
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93.4% of residents in Otero County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Otero County, Colorado
Otero County, Colorado has a total population of 18,321, making it the 1,974th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otero County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Otero County is $54,037, which ranks #2,532 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Otero County is $168,900, 40.1% below the national median. Renters in Otero County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Otero County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Otero County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.0%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Otero County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.