Demographics
Otero County, New Mexico: Site Selecting Based on Vital Statistics
Nearly 64,000 of New Mexico’s residents live in Otero County. In the past ten years, New Mexico’s population has increased by a staggering 13.2%. Otero County covers nearly 7,000 square miles, and the majority of our full-time residents live in these communities: Alamogordo, Bent, Cloudcroft, High Rolls/Mountain Park, Holloman AFB, La Luz, Mayhill, Mescalero, Orogrande, Pinon, Sacramento, Sunspot, Timberon, Tularosa and Weed. Nearby Ruidoso is famous for its tourist attractions, and White Sands National Monument draws over 600,000 visitors annually. Site selectors can browseOtero County commercial real estate, learn about business incentives in the Southwest or discover how the Otero County Economic Development Council can help you expand or relocate your business to New Mexico.
New Mexico Site Selecting: Otero County Demographics
Vital statistics for Otero County reflect a steady rate of growth in Otero County over the past three decades, making it a great home for your business. Otero County’s demographics say it all: when you need to select a site, New Mexico is the place to be.
* Source: 1998 American Community Survey/US Census & 1998 Labor Study
Otero County Education – School Level Completion
Years
0-8 Years
9-11 Years
12 Years
13-15 Years
16+ Years
Type of School
Elementary School
Some High School
High School Graduate
Some College
College Graduate
Average Years of School Completed
Percentage
7.6%
10.9%
33.0%
33.6%
15%
12.8%
Additional Details: Otero County Education and Statistics
Otero County Marital Status
Martial Status
Persons Married
Persons Single
Females Married
Females Never Married
Females Widowed / Divorced / Separated
Males Married
Males Never Married
Males Widowed / Divorced / Separated
Percentage
62.9%
37.1%
63.4%
16.2%
20.4%
62.3%
25.3%
12.4%
Additional Details: Otero County Population Statistics
Otero County Income
$37,767
$29,315
$12,691
Average Household Income
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
* Source: 1998 American Community Survey / US Census
Otero County Gross Receipts ( Excludes Incorperated Communities )
Fiscal Year (July 1 – June 30)
FY 1996 – 1997
FY 1997 – 1998
FY 1998 – 1999
FY 1999 – 2000
FY 2000 – 2001
Gross Receipts (Dollars)
$ 1,966,754
$ 1,332,713
$ 1,939,713
$ 2,271,583
$ 1,944,076
Otero County Tax Rates 2010 Tax Rates
Calculate using 1/3 assessed property value times the tax rate from the table below ($$ assessed property value x 33% x Tax Rate = annual property tax)
Location
Inside Alamogordo
Outside Alamogordo
Inside Tularosa
Outside Tularosa
Inside Cloudcroft
Outside Cloudcroft
Inside Chaparral
Residential
2.7622%
1.9714%
2.6479%
2.0955%
1.7695%
2.3172%
2.7724%
Commercial
3.4515%
2.4847%
3.3464%
2.5814%
1.6716%
2.1516%
3.2705%
Additional Details: Tax Allocation Tables
Total Net Taxable Value
Tax Year
2000
1999
1998
Residential
FY 1996 – 1997
FY 1997 – 1998
FY 1998 – 1999
Non-Residential
FY 1996 – 1997
FY 1997 – 1998
FY 1998 – 1999
Total
FY 1996 – 1997
FY 1997 – 1998
FY 1998 – 1999
Otero County Employment Employment Otero County ( March 2002 – Non Military )
Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
19,981
18,821
1,160
5.8%
Additional Details: Workforce Statistics
Otero County Health Services Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Medical Center
Medical Doctors
Total Number of Employees
95 Beds
65
540
Additional Details: Otero County Medical Facilities