Otero County, New Mexico
Total Population: 68,235
County Seat: Alamogordo
Median Home Value
$149,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,717
Across all households
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.1%
65 Years and Over
17.2%
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
92.8%
No Health Insurance
9.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,717
Mean Household Income
$71,241
Per Capita Income
$28,186
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$149,500
Median Rent
$926/mo
Total Housing Units
32,400
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
35.0%
Vacancy Rate
25.0%
Married Couple Households
45.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.3%
Average Household Size
2.66
Broadband Internet Access
88.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35035.