Otero County's estimated 2026 population is 70,112 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otero County is the 8th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 64,405 and has seen a growth of 8.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 34.1 years
There are 53,762 adults, (12,077 of whom are seniors) in Otero County.
Female: 32,528 (47.3%)
Male: 36,288 (52.7%)
The racial composition of Otero County includes 53.99% White, 10.9% other race, 6.29% Native American, 3.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,156 | 53.99% |
| Two or more races | 16,213 | 23.56% |
| Other race | 7,498 | 10.9% |
| Native American | 4,327 | 6.29% |
| Black or African American | 2,478 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,035 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 109 | 0.16% |
Otero County's average per capita income is $41,847. Household income levels show a median of $55,876. The poverty rate stands at 19.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,222 | - |
| Families | $72,582 | $86,417 |
| Households | $55,876 | $74,572 |
| Non Families | $40,760 | $50,440 |
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