Otero County, Colorado
Total Population: 18,460
County Seat: La Junta
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08089.