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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Otero County

Colorado · 20,185 residents · 1,261.946 sq mi
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Otero County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,185
−1%vs 2000
vs 20,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,178
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,738 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,573
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $372 in 2000
US average: $450
66.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
2.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(12,014)
Black0.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(7,642)
Asian0.7%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(12,390)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(16,699)
Black0.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(7,102)
Asian0.9%(173)
Other15.9%(3,215)
Diversity Score68%(13,721)
68
+11%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otero County, Colorado?

Otero County, Colorado has about 20,185 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Otero County, Colorado?

The typical household in Otero County, Colorado earns about $18,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otero County, Colorado expensive?

In Otero County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Otero County, Colorado?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Otero County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otero County, Colorado?

About 23.9% of people in Otero County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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