Cities in Otero County, Colorado by Population (2024)

There are 8 cities in Otero County, Colorado.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
La Junta1Colorado6,9937,311-1.12%2,1883.20
Rocky Ford2Colorado3,7323,868-0.9%2,2231.68
Fowler3Colorado1,1831,257-1.5%2,1160.56
Swink4Colorado590602-0.51%2,1070.28
North La Junta5Colorado427382-3.83%3141.36
Manzanola6Colorado329337-0.6%1,1580.28
Cheraw7Colorado231241-0.86%1,2830.18
La Junta Gardens8Colorado96168-15.79%1800.53

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Otero County, Colorado?

La Junta is the largest city in Otero County.

What is the smallest city in Otero County, Colorado?

La Junta Gardens is the smallest city in Otero County.

How many cities are in Otero County?

There are 8 cities in Otero County, Colorado.

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