Otero County, NM

County

Cities in Otero County

Neighborhoods in Otero County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Otero

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

7,367

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.2%
High School / GED: 28.5%
Some College or Associate's: 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.0%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 37.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 39.6%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 0.5%
South American: 0.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 52.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 47.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 94.1%
Latin American Indian: 0.7%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 52.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.2%
Spanish: 20.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 6.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources