2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,460
Otero County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 18,460. The median household income is $54,897, 16% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.6%, median home value is $160,700, and 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.
Population
18,460
2023 estimate
Rank #1963 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,897
Household
Rank #2363 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$160,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1805 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2126 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Colorado avg·16% below national avg
Poverty Rate
95% below Colorado avg·57% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% below Colorado avg·2% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,634
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
60% below Colorado avg·23% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% below Colorado avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Colorado avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% below Colorado avg·23% below national avg
Housing Units
8,725
Households
7,643
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,263
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% below Colorado avg·22% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Colorado avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.0%
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