Otero County, NM — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
68,235
Male
35,767
52.4%
Female
32,468
47.6%
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
10.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.3%
High School or Higher33.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
10.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.4%
Married
37.3%
Otero County, NM has a population of 68,235 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 60.0% of the population. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 10.1% of residents are foreign-born.