5.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Otero County, New Mexico

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

5.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Otero County, New Mexico

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in Otero County, New Mexico compared

How does Otero County, New Mexico compare to other New Mexico and National averages?

  • Otero County, New Mexico

    5.5%

  • New Mexico

    3.8% (-31% lower than Otero County, New Mexico)

  • National average

    2.4% (-56% lower than Otero County, New Mexico)

5.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Otero County, New Mexico

Historical Timeline

5.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Otero County, New Mexico historical data

  • 2015 - 6.9%

    The 2015 6.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 7.2%

    The 2016 increase to 7.2% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 6.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 6.4% from 2016 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 2.4%

    The 2018 decrease to 2.4% from 2017 represents a -4.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.9%

    The 2019 increase to 6.9% from 2018 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 5.6%

    The 2021 decrease to 5.6% from 2019 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 5.5% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

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