Otero County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Otero County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35035
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 6612.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6626.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.615599
- Longitude
- -105.751308
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,991
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,307
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,598 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 24,395 | 37.5% |
| White | 31,695 | 48.8% |
| Black | 2,395 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 719 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,995 | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 301 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,610 | 66.8% |
| Hispanic | 16,699 | 33.2% |
| White | 26,976 | 53.6% |
| Black | 2,248 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 880 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,226 | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 218 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 68,816
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,423
- Poverty Rate
- 18.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,608
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,156 | 54.0% |
| Black | 2,478 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,035 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,880
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,138 | 27.0% |
| Republican | 15,130 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,271 | 24.4% |
| Other | 154 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,268 | 48.0% |
| Female | 17,610 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,897 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 9,587 | 28.3% |
| Black | 259 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,051
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,006 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,404 | 35.5% |
| Black | 83 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 133 | 44.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,248 | 50.7% |
| Female | 8,801 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,332 (22.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,424 (22.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,645
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $152,492
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $975
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.