Economy & Jobs — Otero County, Colorado
Employment
| Total Establishments | 404 |
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| Total Employees | 4,164 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 6,054 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $46,375 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $280,771,709 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $164,670 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $47,500 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
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| IRS Returns | 8,110 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $387,930 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $47,834 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $139,829,580 |
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| Per Capita | $7,482 |
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| Population Basis | 18,690 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 27 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 529,274 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 19,603 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 18 |
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| Fast Food | 13 |
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| Bars | N/A |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 3 |
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