Otero County, New Mexico

Total Population: 68,235

County Seat: Alamogordo

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.6%
Hispanic or Latino39.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35035.