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Otis

Colorado · 475 residents · 0.413 sq mi
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Otis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−11%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4064575085586091990201020202024Otis
2024521
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,712
−5%since 2000
from $19,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+42%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(26)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.3%(25)
Diversity Score24.6%(117)
Diversity Score
25
+237%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otis, Colorado?

Otis, Colorado has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otis, Colorado?

The typical household in Otis, Colorado earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otis, Colorado expensive?

In Otis, Colorado, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Otis, Colorado?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Otis, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otis, Colorado?

About 12.8% of people in Otis, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otis, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Otis, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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