Otero County's estimated 2026 population is 70,425 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otero County is the 8th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 64,405 and has seen a growth of 9.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Otero County includes 60.02% White, 9.49% other race, 6.49% Native American, 3.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (60.02%)
Two or more races (18.76%)
Other race (9.49%)
Native American (6.49%)
Black or African American (3.65%)
Asian (1.47%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,957 | 60.02% |
| Two or more races | 12,800 | 18.76% |
| Other race | 6,474 | 9.49% |
| Native American | 4,429 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 2,490 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 1,006 | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Otero County's average per capita income is $38,884. Household income levels show a median of $52,717. The poverty rate stands at 19.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,935 | - |
| Families | $68,074 | $82,628 |
| Households | $52,717 | $71,241 |
| Non Families | $39,196 | $48,389 |
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