Otero County's estimated 2026 population is 17,478 with a growth rate of -1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otero County is the 28th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 18,857 and has seen a growth of -7.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 14,089 adults, (3,894 of whom are seniors) in Otero County.
Female: 9,183 (50.1%)
Male: 9,138 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Otero County includes 67.22% White, 13.84% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,315 | 67.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,726 | 14.88% |
| Other race | 2,535 | 13.84% |
| Native American | 390 | 2.13% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Otero County's average per capita income is $37,930. Household income levels show a median of $54,037. The poverty rate stands at 22.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,883 | - |
| Families | $64,970 | $83,021 |
| Households | $54,037 | $68,476 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $39,642 |
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