Otero County's estimated 2026 population is 17,677 with a growth rate of -0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otero County is the 28th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 18,857 and has seen a growth of -6.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Otero County includes 70.99% White, 11.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.99%)
Two or more races (13.74%)
Other race (11.87%)
Native American (1.65%)
Black or African American (1.02%)
Asian (0.73%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,104 | 70.99% |
| Two or more races | 2,536 | 13.74% |
| Other race | 2,191 | 11.87% |
| Native American | 304 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Otero County's average per capita income is $37,345. Household income levels show a median of $54,897. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,367 | - |
| Families | $70,964 | $82,420 |
| Households | $54,897 | $68,583 |
| Non Families | $31,223 | $40,037 |
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