Otero, CO County is a rural area located in Colorado. It has a population of 18,665 people, with a population density of 14.42 people per square mile, which is considerably lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. Otero, CO County is known for its local businesses and hospitality. Some popular businesses in the county include Big T's Steakhouse for delicious meals, Otero Music Store for music lovers, and Rocky Mountain Outfitters for an outdoor shopping experience.
Otero County also offers plenty of activities for both visitors and locals alike. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at John Martin Reservoir or hunting on private land near La Junta and Las Animas. Other demographic organizations such as the Otero County Fairgrounds provide family fun events like tractor pulls and concerts throughout the year, as well as local sporting events like rodeos hosted by surrounding towns such as Swink and Rocky Ford.
The population in Otero County is 18,665. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Otero County is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Otero County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Otero County
- 48.3% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Otero County
- 54.5% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 41.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.9% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander