Statistics for Otero County
Latest official figures for Otero County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 17,683 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 196 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 289 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.02 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 16.25 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 6.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 19 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 54,037 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 738.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -1 % | 2024 |