Otero County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 17,961 with a growth rate of -0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otero County, Colorado is the 28th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 18,857 and has seen a growth of -4.75% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,086 | -175 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 17,261 | -175 | -1% |
| 2027 | 17,436 | -175 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 17,611 | -175 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 17,786 | -175 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 17,961 | -175 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 18,136 | -175 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 18,311 | -216 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 18,527 | -137 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 18,664 | 421 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 18,243 | -111 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 18,354 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 18,344 | 65 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 18,279 | 97 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 18,182 | -152 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 18,334 | -115 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 18,449 | -182 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 18,631 | -206 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 18,837 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 18,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 20,185 | -2,382 | -10.56% |
| 1980 | 22,567 | -956 | -4.06% |
| 1970 | 23,523 | -605 | -2.51% |
| 1960 | 24,128 | -1,147 | -4.54% |
| 1950 | 25,275 | 1,704 | 7.23% |
| 1940 | 23,571 | -819 | -3.36% |
| 1930 | 24,390 | 1,767 | 7.81% |
| 1920 | 22,623 | 2,422 | 11.99% |
| 1910 | 20,201 | 8,679 | 75.33% |
| 1900 | 11,522 | 7,330 | 174.86% |
| 1890 | 4,192 | -12,894 | -75.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,788 | 74.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,241 | 12.06% |
| Other race | 1,798 | 9.68% |
| Native American | 356 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,594 | 2.39 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 3,294 | 3.07 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 2,875 | 1.21 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 896 | 3.26 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 529 | 3.05 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,037 | 8.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,720 | 13.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,399 | 11.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 917 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 4,120 | 32.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 475 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 2,973 | 23.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,154 | 6,848 | 1,929 |
| Hispanic | 4,731 | 3,545 | 243 |
| Other Race | 1,224 | 805 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 1,107 | 1,072 | 111 |
| Native American | 219 | 142 | 28 |
| Black | 170 | 163 | 71 |
| Asian | 138 | 138 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,115 | $47,931 | $45,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,005 | $63,657 | $68,337 |
| High School Graduate | $33,266 | $38,953 | $25,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,771 | $32,850 | $16,379 |
| Overall | $35,172 | $40,609 | $30,291 |
| Some College | $32,462 | $43,250 | $29,206 |
$35,172
Average Earnings
$40,609
Average Male
$30,291
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.62% of Otero County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 14.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,852 | 2,845 | 36.23% |
| White | 9,222 | 1,263 | 13.7% |
| Multiple | 2,196 | 687 | 31.28% |
| Other | 1,777 | 522 | 29.38% |
| Native | 355 | 278 | 78.31% |
| Black | 208 | 48 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 148 | 23 | 15.54% |
23.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.82%
Male Poverty Rate
24.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otero County, Colorado is Native, with 78.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otero County, Colorado is White, with 13.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.99% |
| Some College | 17.75% |
| High School | 17.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.59% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 9.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,013 | $74,024 |
| Households | $47,500 | $61,974 |
| Married Families | $71,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,830 | $37,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,316
Number of Veterans
1,188
Male Veterans
128
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 422 |
| First Gulf War | 377 |
| Second Gulf War | 311 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 402 |
| 35 to 54 | 330 |
| 75+ | 256 |
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,016 | 9.35% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 5.81% |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 11.49% |
| Other Race | 81 | 5.93% |
| Black | 42 | 22.11% |
| Native American | 10 | 4.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.32%
Born in Otero County, Colorado
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
95.88% of Otero County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 67.32% having been born in Colorado. 1.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.