Otero County, CO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,897
Per Capita Income
$28,634
Poverty Rate
23.6%
SNAP Recipients
20.0%
Gini Index
0.428
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.1%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K15.9%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Otero County, CO is $54,897 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,634. 23.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.428 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).