Otero County, CO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
18,460
Male
9,179
49.7%
Female
9,281
50.3%
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
4.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.8%
High School or Higher34.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.4%
Married
40.6%
Otero County, CO has a population of 18,460 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 71.0% of the population. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.0% of residents are foreign-born.