Otero County, Colorado

Total Population: 18,460

County Seat: La Junta

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Median Home Value

$160,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,897

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)52.2%
Hispanic or Latino41.7%
Two or More Races2.7%
Other Race1.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

21.0%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

7.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,897

Mean Household Income

$68,583

Per Capita Income

$28,634

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$160,700

Median Rent

$796/mo

Total Housing Units

8,725

Owner-Occupied

68.9%

Renter-Occupied

31.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Married Couple Households

45.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08089.