Otero County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,816 | — | #797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,876 | -25.6% | #2,412 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 | -42.3% | #1,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $962 | -17.3% | #1,132 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +52.9% | #2,604 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Otero County has a population of 68,816, making it the #797 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Otero County is $55,876, ranking #2,412 out of 3,222 counties — 25.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Otero County is $162,700 (-42.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $962/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.
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89.9% of residents in Otero County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Otero County, New Mexico
Otero County, New Mexico has a total population of 68,816, making it the 797th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otero County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Otero County is $55,876, which ranks #2,412 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Otero County is $162,700, 42.3% below the national median. Renters in Otero County pay a median gross rent of $962 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Otero County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Otero County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.6%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.8%).
All data for Otero County, New Mexico 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.