Otero County New Mexico Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Otero County New Mexico area was $51,214 in 2021, the latest figures available. Otero County median household income is $2,778 lower than the median New Mexico household income and $18,503 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Otero County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Otero County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Otero County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Mexico | $53,992 | -2.62% | +6.09% |
| Otero County | $51,214 | +8.03% | +11.45% |
Trends in Otero County, NM Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Otero is $51,214. Real median household income peaked in 2013 at $51,377 and is now $163 (0.32%) lower. From a post peak low of $41,332 in 2015, real median household income for Otero has now grown by $9,882 (23.91%).
Real Median Household Income: Otero County, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Otero County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,992 | $51,214 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,442 | $47,408 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,049 | $41,723 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $50,894 | $45,954 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,664 | $48,507 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,780 | $49,278 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,898 | $41,332 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,325 | $48,805 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,109 | $51,377 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,313 | $47,978 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,660 | $42,626 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $54,468 | — |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $54,299 | — |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $52,141 | — |
Otero County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Otero County was $61,757 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico family income, Otero County median family income is $6,029 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Otero County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Otero County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Mexico | $67,786 | -0.07% | +6.92% |
| Otero County | $61,757 | +8.70% | +10.01% |
Trends in Otero County, NM Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $61,757, the median family income for Otero was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Otero County, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Otero County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,786 | $61,757 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $67,832 | $56,815 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $65,520 | $49,601 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $63,400 | $56,138 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $64,445 | $59,539 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,131 | $61,393 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,278 | $58,890 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,669 | $53,795 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,566 | $59,836 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,824 | $52,246 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,468 | $51,794 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $65,817 | — |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,048 | — |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $61,327 | — |
Otero County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Otero County was $24,832 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico per capita income, Otero County median per capita income is $6,211 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Otero County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Otero County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Mexico | $31,043 | -0.25% | +8.45% |
| Otero County | $24,832 | +3.44% | +6.12% |
Trends in Otero County, NM Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Otero is $24,832. Real per capita income peaked in 2016 at $30,373 and is now $5,541 (18.24%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Otero County, New Mexico, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Otero County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $31,043 | $24,832 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,122 | $24,006 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,121 | $22,294 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,624 | $23,401 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,975 | $24,532 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,391 | $30,373 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $27,890 | $21,553 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,131 | $21,534 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,183 | $22,597 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,042 | $22,311 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,560 | $24,319 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,059 | — |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,585 | — |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,924 | — |
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