Colorado Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,321 (100%) |
| Population Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,037 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,645 |
| Median Home Value | $168,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,746 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,229 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,355 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,162 (13.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,584 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 4,778 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Otero County to the other 64 counties and county equivalents in Colorado by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 27 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 29 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 19th |
| Per Capita Income | # 62 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
