Statistics for Otero County
Latest official figures for Otero County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 70,368 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 36.4 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 725 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 677 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.28 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.6 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 19.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 55,876 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 3,794.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -0.5 % | 2024 |