Otero County, Colorado
Otero County is home to 18,321 people. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Colorado rate (9.4%). The median household income is $54,037.
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| Measure | Value | Colorado | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,321 | 5,862,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,037 | $95,470 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.1% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 35.3% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.6% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 45.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $168,900 | $539,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $839 | $1,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.3% | 52.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.8% | 9.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 37.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.