Otero County, Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Otero County, Colorado
Otero County, Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,321
Median Age
41.8
Male Median
40.2
Female Median
43.0
Otero County, Colorado Population Growth

Otero County, Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.7%%.
-2.7%% Growth
Otero County, Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Otero County, Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.8 | 18,321 |
| 2023 | 40.9 | 18,460 |
| 2022 | 40.5 | 18,580 |
| 2021 | 40.1 | 18,665 |
| 2020 | 40.4 | 18,284 |
| 2019 | 39.9 | 18,282 |
| 2018 | 40.2 | 18,325 |
| 2017 | 40.2 | 18,325 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | 18,440 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 18,572 |
| 2014 | 39.8 | 18,712 |
| 2013 | 40.5 | 18,817 |
| 2012 | 40.6 | 18,791 |
| 2011 | 40.4 | 18,795 |
| 2010 | 40.8 | 18,830 |
Otero County, Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 21.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Otero County, Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Otero County, Colorado
The median age in Otero County, Colorado is 41.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Otero County, Colorado is 18,321.
In Otero County, Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Otero County, Colorado has remained stable.