County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Otero County
- What is the median household income in Otero County?
- The median household income in Otero County is $120,417 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Otero County?
- The poverty rate in Otero County is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Otero County?
- $248,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Otero County?
- The median gross rent in Otero County is $888 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Otero County residents have a college degree?
- 18.1% of adults in Otero County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,195
Median Income
$120,417
Median Home Value
$248,900
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$54,840 (+83.6%)
Home Value:
+$58,600 (+30.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.4 pp (+10.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.5 pp (+2.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-1.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,195
Median Age
44.0
Female
46.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 74.7%
Black 15.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Other 1.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
6.1%
Mexican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$120,417
±$14,981
+$27,947 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$118,046
Median Family Income
$123,801
Poverty Rate
4.1%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
3.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
42.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
0.8%
$15–25k
2.8%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
6.4%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
25.7%
$150–200k
12.8%
$200k+
19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,515
Owner-Occupied
94.5%
Renter-Occupied
5.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.6%
Median Home Value
$248,900
-$253,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$888
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
3.9%
$100–200k
6.1%
$200–300k
45.9%
$300–500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
40.3%
$500–1k
11.1%
$1–1.5k
18.1%
$1.5–2k
25.0%
$3.5k+
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.9%
1 vehicle
22.6%
2 vehicles
27.9%
3+
46.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.9%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
43.7%
2000–2009
13.7%
2010+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
-26.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.8%
Some College / Associate
29.6%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
+2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.7%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
22.8%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.5%
Construction
14.9%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Finance
9.0%
Retail
8.9%
Public Admin
6.7%
Transportation
6.2%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
30.2%
Sales
23.3%
Construction
18.9%
Production
17.0%
Food Prep
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.0 min
Drove Alone
67.9%
Carpool
12.8%
Public Transit
2.1%
Work from Home
15.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,430
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.6%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
3.1%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
11.6%
75–84
9.1%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 14.0%
Working age (18–64): 86.0%
65 and over: 16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.9%
Naturalized Citizen
81.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
78.5%
Europe
20.3%
Asia
1.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.3%
With a Disability
13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.8%
Uninsured
2.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.1%
Has a Computer
97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Otero County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Otero County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo County | 80 | 147 |
| Other flows - South | 72 | 157 |
| Other flows - West | 57 | 95 |
| El Paso County | 41 | 63 |
| Bent County | 29 | 41 |
| Crowley County | 28 | 61 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 25 | 41 |