Otero County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Graduate Degree

7.6%

Population 25+

45,839

Otero County, New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Otero County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.2%5,595
High School Graduate
28.5%13,048
Some College / Associate's
36.6%16,772
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%6,918
Graduate Degree
7.6%3,506

Otero County, New Mexico Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Otero County, New Mexico

Approximately 22.7% of adults in Otero County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Otero County, New Mexico has increased by 5.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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