Total Population
34,688
Population
Growth Rate
0.75%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
80.700
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Otis, NM
Located on US-285, Otis is approximately seven miles from downtown Carlsbad. Otis has been designated a Mutual Domestic Water Association. Agriculture is the primary industry.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
12,297
Total Housing Units
14,630
Owner Occupied
8,180
Renter Occupied
4,117
Vacant
2,333
Median Home Value
$215,806
Average Home Value
$266,227
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.07%
Income Projection
Median Household
$81,910 $91,315
Average Household
$103,000 $115,719
Per Capita
$36,877 $40,863
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,352
Total Employed
13,629
Workers 16+
14,339
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
138
Employed
2,452
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
127
Employed
1,797
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
194
Employed
1,647
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
78
Employed
1,413
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
80
Employed
1,285
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
90
Employed
1,068
Some
High School
2,805
Graduated
High School
5,433
Associates
Degree
2,076
Bachelor's
Degree
2,759
Graduate
Degree
1,902
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
13,296
Non-Resident Commuters
481
Drive Alone
11,406
Carpooled
1,475
Public
38
Work At Home
820
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31