Otero County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Otero County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08089
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 1261.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1269.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.884170
- Longitude
- -103.721260
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,906
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,679
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,575 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 7,330 | 40.9% |
| White | 9,840 | 55.0% |
| Black | 192 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,649 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,028 | 36.8% |
| White | 8,067 | 59.0% |
| Black | 212 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,321
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,542
- Poverty Rate
- 21.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,946
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,315 | 67.2% |
| Black | 213 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,013
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,041 | 25.3% |
| Republican | 4,001 | 33.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,777 | 39.8% |
| Other | 52 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,822 | 48.5% |
| Female | 6,191 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,104 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,869 | 32.2% |
| Black | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,211
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,846 | 68.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,711 | 44.2% |
| Black | 8 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 61.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,403 | 58.5% |
| Female | 3,808 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,874 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,282 (18.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,746
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $175,034
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $803
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.