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Otero County

About Otero County

Otero is a county in the Pueblo Metropolitan area. It has a population of 18,580 and a population density of 14, which is 85% below the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 1 year above the Pueblo Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.

Otero County has a median home value of $156,420, which is 46% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,352 is 1% above the metro average rent and 35% below the national average rent The average household income in Otero County is $47,500 , which is 27% below the Metro average household income and 39% below the national average of household income.

$156,420Median Home Value

$291,367 Pueblo Metro Area

$1,352Median Rent

$1,333 Pueblo Metro Area

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Towns of Otero County

Fowler, CO

La Junta Gardens, CO

Rocky Ford, CO

North La Junta, CO

La Junta, CO

Manzanola, CO

Cheraw, CO

Swink, CO

Nearby Counties

Crowley County, CO

Las Animas County, CO

Bent County, CO

Pueblo County, CO

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Union County, NM

Cheyenne County, CO

Colfax County, NM

Prowers County, CO

Elbert County, CO

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Demographics

Otero County's population is made up of 49% married, 29% single, 13% divorced and 10% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 70% of the population in Otero County.

18,580Population

169,422 Pueblo Metro Area

14Population Density

40 Median Age

39 Pueblo Metro Area

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Employment

The Per Capita income in Otero County is $25,789. The Median Household Income is $47,500

$25,789Income Per Capita

$33,450 Pueblo Metro Area

$47,500Median Household Income

$65,161 Pueblo Metro Area

24% Poverty Rate

12% Pueblo Metro Area

6% Unemployment Rate

4% Pueblo Metro Area

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Nearby Places

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Amenities

Amenities in Otero County

Groceries

Cafe’s

Restaurants

Day Care

Park

Dog Park

Pharmacy

Bars

Airport

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Real Estate

$156,420Median Home Value

$291,367 Pueblo Metro Area

$1,352Median Rent

$1,333 Pueblo Metro Area

2Average Household Size

2 Pueblo Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters

30%

Home Owners

70%

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Cost of Living

315

Cost of Living

120

Metro Area

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

717

Housing

195

San Fransisco Metro Area

130

Goods and Services

111

San Fransisco Metro Area