Total Population
34,520
Population
Growth Rate
0.22%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
80.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
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
12,390
Total Housing Units
14,509
Owner Occupied
8,166
Renter Occupied
4,224
Vacant
2,119
Median Home Value
$206,395
Average Home Value
$257,308
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.52%
Income Projection
Median Household
$80,237 $89,590
Average Household
$98,110 $107,023
Per Capita
$35,286 $38,049
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,260
Total Employed
13,745
Workers 16+
14,400
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
134
Employed
2,469
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
123
Employed
1,798
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
184
Employed
1,623
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
75
Employed
1,414
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
77
Employed
1,263
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
1,101
Some
High School
2,144
Graduated
High School
4,763
Associates
Degree
2,342
Bachelor's
Degree
3,226
Graduate
Degree
1,999
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
13,594
Non-Resident Commuters
401
Drive Alone
11,642
Carpooled
1,436
Public
69
Work At Home
879
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18