Otero County, NM

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2021 Population
67,298
0.739% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.5
0.829% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.9%
0.889% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$46,949
4.26% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$123,000
1.82% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
22,919
2.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Otero County, NM had a population of 67.3k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $46,949. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Otero County, NM grew from 66,804 to 67,298, a 0.739% increase and its median household income grew from $45,032 to $46,949, a 4.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Otero County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.1%), White (Hispanic) (22.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.22%), Other (Hispanic) (6.46%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.94%).

None of the households in Otero County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.7% of the residents in Otero County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Otero County, NM are Olympian Academy of Cosmetology-Alamogordo Campus (404 degrees awarded in 2021) and New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (123 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Otero County, NM was $123,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Otero County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Otero County, NM was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Otero County, NM is home to a population of 67.3k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.84% of Otero County, NM residents were born outside of the country (6.62k people).

In 2021, there were 2.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.7k people) in Otero County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k White (Hispanic) and 6.21k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.7%
2021 Citizenship
94.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.7% of Otero County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Otero County, NM was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Otero County, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    31.7k ± 304
  2. White (Hispanic)
    15.1k ± 1.35k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    6.21k ± 1.14k
39.2%
Hispanic Population
26.4k people

In 2021, there were 2.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.7k people) in Otero County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k White (Hispanic) and 6.21k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

39.2% of the people in Otero County, NM are hispanic (26.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Otero County, NM as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    129,550 ± 8,561 people
  2. Philippines
    5,729 ± 1,856 people
  3. Germany
    4,401 ± 1,627 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,550 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,729 and Germany with 4,401.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.84%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.62k people
9.84%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.57k people

As of 2021, 9.84% of Otero County, NM residents (6.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Otero County, NM was 9.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,869 ± 465
  2. Vietnam
    2,175 ± 340
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,206 ± 249

Otero County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Otero County, NM employs 22.9k people. The largest industries in Otero County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,312 people), Retail Trade (2,951 people), and Public Administration (2,631 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,098), Information ($50,742), and Utilities ($50,667).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,045. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

22.9k
2021 Value
± 1,463
−2.11%
1 Year decline
± 8.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Otero County, NM declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 23.4k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Otero County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,673 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,613 people), and Management Occupations (1,778 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Otero County, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

22.9k
2021 Value
± 1,463
−2.11%
1 Year decline
± 8.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Otero County, NM declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 23.4k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Otero County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,312 people), Retail Trade (2,951 people), and Public Administration (2,631 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Otero County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Otero County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,813
Median earning men ± $3,573
$23,209
Median earning women ± $2,223

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,637), Public Administration ($62,778), and Information ($57,838).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($43,036), Public Administration ($39,031), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,886).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 377
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 229
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 215
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $204k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $88.2k
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
  3. $74.5k
    Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $16.8B
  2. $13.8B
  3. $12.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B
2020 Value in New Mexico
$117B
Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico
46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $22.3B
  2. $6.67B
  3. $4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Otero County, NM went to Donald J. Trump with 61.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich
Senator from New Mexico1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ben Ray Luján
Senator from New Mexico2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Otero County, NM awarded 527 degrees. The student population of Otero County, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 459 male students and 1,219 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Otero County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (216 and 41.1%), followed by White (142 and 27%), Unknown (76 and 14.4%), and Black or African American (71 and 13.5%).

The largest universities in Otero County, NM by number of degrees awarded are Olympian Academy of Cosmetology-Alamogordo Campus (404 and 76.7%) and New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (123 and 23.3%).

The most popular majors in Otero County, NM are General Cosmetology (191 and 36.2%), Barbering (86 and 16.3%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (63 and 12%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,678 students enrolled in Otero County, NM, 27.4% men and 72.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 680 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 191 degree-majors awarded
  2. 86 degree-majors awarded
  3. 9 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Otero County, NM was General Cosmetology with 191 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Otero County, NM according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 404 degrees awarded
  2. 123 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Olympian Academy of Cosmetology-Alamogordo Campus with 404 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Otero County, NM, which is 0.27 times less than the 415 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 216 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 142 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,232) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Otero County, NM was $123,000 in 2021, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $123,000, a 1.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Otero County, NM is 65.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Otero County, NM have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Otero County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Otero County, NM is $46,949. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Otero County, NM was Census Tract 3.04 with a value of $66,759, followed by Census Tract 9.01 and Census Tract 3.06, with respective values of $62,266 and $60,453.

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Otero County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.53%.

Property

$123,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,669
$15,438
Median Property Taxes
±$1,041

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Otero County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Otero County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

65.4%
Homeownership
2021
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.4% of the housing units in Otero County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3.04
  2. Census Tract 9.01
  3. Census Tract 3.06

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Otero County, NM was Census Tract 3.04 with a value of $66,759, followed by Census Tract 9.01 and Census Tract 3.06, with respective values of $62,266 and $60,453.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Otero County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$46,949
Median Household Income
± $2,707
23.6k
Number of Households
± 1,315

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.6k households in Otero County, NM grew to $46,949 from the previous year's value of $45,032.

The following chart displays the households in Otero County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Otero County, NM is from New Mexico.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.461
2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.46%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Otero County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Otero County, NM have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Otero County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Otero County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Otero County, NM have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Otero County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.53%.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Otero County, NM (12.1k out of 63.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Otero County, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.7% of the children was living in poverty in Otero County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.7%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 355 in Otero County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.1 per 100,000 population.

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91% of the population of Otero County, NM has health coverage, with 23.1% on employee plans, 30.3% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 10.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Otero County, NM see 1985 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.8% decrease from the previous year (2385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1789 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 349 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,985 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Otero County, NM

Primary care physicians in Otero County, NM see an average of 1,985 patients per year. This represents a 16.8% decrease from the previous year (2,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Otero County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

9%
Uninsured
23.1%
Employer Coverage
30.3%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
10.9%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Otero County, NM declined by 2.1% from 9.19% to 9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Otero County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.6 in Otero County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Otero County, NM.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.3% in Otero County, NM.

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