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Otis

Colorado · 511 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 $44,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−4%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4064575085586091990201020202024Otis
2024521
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,724
Unchangedsince 2000
from $19,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(436)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score25%(128)
Diversity Score
25
+243%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+127%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otis, Colorado?

Otis, Colorado has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otis, Colorado?

The typical household in Otis, Colorado earns about $44,750 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Otis, Colorado?

About 20.0% 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 23.0% 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 49 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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