Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Otis, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

521

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%401

Hispanic/Latino

18.4%96

Two or More

4%21

Other

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%21

High School Diploma

26.2%90

Some College (<1 yr)

13.4%46

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%42

Associate's Degree

10.8%37

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%61

Master's Degree

1.5%5

Doctorate

0.6%2

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,900

Median Renti

$822

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.8%169

Renter-Occupied

23.2%51

Total Units

261

Homeownership

76.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%23

$50K–$100K

5.3%9

$100K–$150K

18.3%31

$150K–$200K

29.6%50

$200K–$300K

16.6%28

$300K–$500K

16.6%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%2

2000–2009

0.4%1

1990–1999

6.9%18

1980–1989

13.8%36

1970–1979

8%21

1960–1969

6.5%17

1950–1959

15.7%41

1940–1949

11.9%31

1939 or earlier

36%94

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%153

Electricity

17.7%39

Bottled/LP Gas

9.1%20

Wood

2.7%6

Other

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,962

Mean Household Incomei

$64,650

Per Capita Incomei

$27,098

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

250

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%9

$10K–$15K

2.3%5

$15K–$20K

15.5%34

$20K–$25K

0.9%2

$25K–$30K

1.8%4

$30K–$35K

3.6%8

$35K–$40K

0.5%1

$40K–$45K

2.3%5

$45K–$50K

2.7%6

$50K–$60K

20%44

$60K–$75K

18.6%41

$75K–$100K

11.8%26

$100K–$125K

7.7%17

$125K–$150K

0.5%1

$150K–$200K

5.5%12

$200K+

2.3%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

326.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

240

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

240

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured