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Otero County, New Mexico Population and Economic Data

Population, households, housing, and unemployment data for Otero County, New Mexico. Download the source tables to explore the estimates and cite the data.

Population of Otero County, New Mexico

American Community Survey 5-year estimate

The population of Otero County, New Mexico, was estimated at 68,816 for 2020–2024.

This estimate describes the full five-year period. It is not a single-year population count. Compare the same estimate type and non-overlapping periods, and consider the margin of error when interpreting differences. Census guidance on comparing ACS estimates. For other estimate programs and projections, see the New Mexico population data guide.

Explore county profiles, city and place profiles, or New Mexico statewide statistics.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

The population pyramid illustrates the age and sex distribution in Otero County. These annual population estimates use a different method and reference period from the ACS 5-year estimates above, so their totals can differ.

Population Pyramid

Annual age and sex estimates for Otero County.

Selected year

2025

20102025

Male

36,676

Female

33,692

Total

70,368

2025: hover an age band for detail

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Population by age and sex for 2025
Age group	Male	Female	Total
0 - 4	1,873	1,851	3,724
5 - 9	2,201	2,067	4,268
10 - 14	2,223	2,084	4,307
15 - 19	2,591	2,150	4,741
20 - 24	3,611	2,426	6,037
25 - 29	2,902	2,064	4,966
30 - 34	2,599	2,127	4,726
35 - 39	2,483	2,127	4,610
40 - 44	2,278	1,918	4,196
45 - 49	1,706	1,602	3,308
50 - 54	1,587	1,614	3,201
55 - 59	1,699	1,835	3,534
60 - 64	2,150	2,273	4,423
65 - 69	2,112	2,340	4,452
70 - 74	1,771	1,979	3,750
75 - 79	1,443	1,447	2,890
80 - 84	776	893	1,669
85 +	671	895	1,566

Source: US Census Bureau, Population Division

The following charts display ACS household, employment, housing, and population profile series for Otero County.

ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates: Total population

Published ACS 5-year population estimates. Otero County. Chart years identify the end of each five-year period.

Total population: 68,816 for 2020–2024.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: Households (Hh)

Published ACS 5-year estimates of total households. Otero County. Chart years identify the end of each five-year period.

Households (Hh): 24,480 for 2020–2024.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Selected Economic Characteristics: Population 16 Years and Over

Published ACS 5-year estimates for residents ages 16 and over. Otero County. Chart years identify the end of each five-year period.

Population 16 Years and Over: 55,586 for 2020–2024.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Selected Housing Characteristics: Total Housing Units (For Housing Occupancy)

Published ACS 5-year estimates of total housing units. Otero County. Chart years identify the end of each five-year period.

Total Housing Units (For Housing Occupancy): 32,645 for 2020–2024.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Below are the county unemployment rate and statewide oil production volume series.

Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS): Unemployment Rate

Monthly unemployment rate for Otero County.

Unemployment Rate: 4.9% for Aug 2026.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

New Mexico Oil Severance Report Volume/value: Volume

Statewide monthly oil production volume, included for comparison with the live county dashboard.

Volume: 62,280,566 for Aug 31, 2026.

Source: New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

Age group

Male

Female

Total

0 - 4

1,873

1,851

3,724

5 - 9

2,201

2,067

4,268

10 - 14

2,223

2,084

4,307

15 - 19

2,591

2,150

4,741

20 - 24

3,611

2,426

6,037

25 - 29

2,902

2,064

4,966

30 - 34

2,599

2,127

4,726

35 - 39

2,483

2,127

4,610

40 - 44

2,278

1,918

4,196

45 - 49

1,706

1,602

3,308

50 - 54

1,587

1,614

3,201

55 - 59

1,699

1,835

3,534

60 - 64

2,150

2,273

4,423

65 - 69

2,112

2,340

4,452

70 - 74

1,771

1,979

3,750

75 - 79

1,443

1,447

2,890

80 - 84

776

893

1,669

85 +

671

895

1,566