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Otero County, New Mexico

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

69,711 Population
6,612.56 Square Miles
10.54 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.35%
18 to 34
25.68%
35 to 64
34.69%
65 and Over
18.29%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
53.03%
Female
46.97%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
9.39%
Native
90.61%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
32.26%
2000 to 2009
25.75%
1990 to 1999
11.97%
Before 1990
30.02%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
10.1%
High School Grad or Higher
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.11%
School Dropout Rate
In School
93.53%
Dropped Out
6.47%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
75.65%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$30,404
Median Household Income
$56,354
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
91.98%
Unemployed
8.02%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
21.16%
Population Under 18
Poverty
33.7%
Non-poverty
66.3%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.86%
Non-poverty
87.14%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
12.3%
With Health Insurance Coverage
87.7%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.61
Number of Households
25,562
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
55.87%
Married
44.14%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
47.34%
Now Married
40.66%
Widowed
2.04%
Divorced
9.96%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.52%
Now Married
48.18%
Widowed
7.92%
Divorced
13.38%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.68%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
33,302
Occupancy Status
Occupied
76.76%
Vacant
23.24%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
69.8%
Renter Occupied
30.2%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
8.59%
For Sale
4.84%
Other
86.58%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1982
Types of Structures
Single Unit
62.54%
Multi Unit
10.85%
Mobile Home
25.9%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.72%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
45.57%
Without Mortgage
54.43%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$206,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,043
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.56%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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