All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Otero County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $59,887. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Otero County, the median household income stands at $59,887 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $53,870 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $43,346.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 65 years and over age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $11,283(35.19%), escalating from a median of $32,063 in 2011 to $43,346 in 2021.
- 285(3.74%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 2,355(30.91%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 2,544(33.39%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 2,434(31.95%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
![Otero County, CO median household income by age of householder The bar chart shows Otero County, CO median household income by age of householder. All incomes have been adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/otero-county-co-median-household-income-by-age.jpeg)
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Gender
In Otero County, the population consists of 9,120 males (48.86%) and 9,545 females (51.14%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Otero County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $35,005 for males and $23,071 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $48,825 for males and $44,848 for females.
- In Otero County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $35,005 for males and $23,071 for females.
- In Otero County, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $48,825, while females earned $44,848, resulting in a 8% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 92 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the county of Otero County.
![Otero County, CO gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Otero County, CO for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/otero-county-co-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In Otero County, the population is predominantly White, constituting 81.02% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $52,157.
- In Otero County, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $60,251. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Otero County, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Otero County, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $9,941(23.55%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $42,216 in 2011 and $52,157 in 2021.
- In Otero County, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $80,003(96.73%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $82,704 in 2011 and $2,701 in 2021.
![Otero County, CO median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Otero County, CO median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/otero-county-co-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
Otero County, CO median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Otero County increased by $3,467 (7.53%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 5 years and declined for 6 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2019 to 2020, when the median household income increased by 4,984 (from $43,826 to $48,810). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2010 to 2011, when the median household income decreased by 5,210 (from $46,067 to $40,857).
- It then further increased to $47,727 for 6-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4294, it is evident that income distribution in Otero County, CO exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $63,373. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $27,856.
![Otero County, CO median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Otero County, CO median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/otero-county-co-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)