New Mexico Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,816 (100%) |
| Population Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,876 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,760 |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 32,645 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,400 (50.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,080 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,165 (25.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,480 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Family Households | 15,282 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Otero County to the other 33 counties and county equivalents in New Mexico 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 | # 9 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 14 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 34th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.
