Otero County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Otero County, CO (Colorado) voted R+26.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,520 votes (61.84%) to 3,164 (35.45%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Otero County is classified as a solid Republican county. Otero County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 18,321.
Open in Cartographer
Interactive map with county profile in split-screen view
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(3,164) | 61.8%(5,520) | R+26.4 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 37.6%(3,605) | 60.1%(5,756) | R+22.5 | D+1.0 |
| 2016 | 34.8%(2,943) | 58.3%(4,928) | R+23.5 | R+14.5 |
| 2012 | 44.5%(3,647) | 53.5%(4,382) | R+9.0 | D+1.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(3,546) | 54.5%(4,393) | R+10.5 | D+11.3 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(3,164) | 60.5%(4,947) | R+21.8 | R+6.5 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,963) | 55.8%(4,082) | R+15.3 | R+15.7 |
| 1996 | 45.5%(3,386) | 45.1%(3,356) | D+0.4 | R+4.0 |
| 1992 | 41.9%(3,485) | 37.5%(3,120) | D+4.4 | D+8.7 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(3,910) | 51.4%(4,265) | R+4.3 | D+23.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Otero County, CO • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.1%(2,332) | 57.4%(3,814) | R+22.3 | R+19.4 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(3,626) | 48.7%(3,853) | R+2.9 | D+14.3 |
| 2002 | 39.7%(2,423) | 56.9%(3,470) | R+17.2 | R+4.0 |
| 1996 | 42.2%(3,224) | 55.4%(4,232) | R+13.2 | D+20.0 |
| 1990 | 32.6%(2,044) | 65.8%(4,128) | R+33.2 | D+0.4 |
| 1984 | 32.0%(2,663) | 65.7%(5,465) | R+33.7 | R+15.1 |
| 1978 | 39.7%(2,629) | 58.3%(3,863) | R+18.6 | R+14.9 |
| 1972 | 46.7%(4,052) | 50.4%(4,377) | R+3.7 | D+4.5 |
| 1966 | 45.7%(3,958) | 53.9%(4,675) | R+8.3 | D+3.3 |
| 1960 | 43.9%(4,662) | 55.5%(5,891) | R+11.6 | D+0.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.7%(2,951) | 55.9%(4,053) | R+15.2 | D+0.4 |
| 2018 | 39.2%(2,913) | 54.8%(4,076) | R+15.6 | D+1.0 |
| 2014 | 38.8%(2,599) | 55.5%(3,714) | R+16.7 | R+41.7 |
| 2010 | 45.1%(2,894) | 20.0%(1,286) | D+25.1 | D+11.7 |
| 2006 | 55.5%(3,432) | 42.1%(2,603) | D+13.4 | D+47.8 |
| 2002 | 32.2%(1,989) | 66.5%(4,112) | R+34.3 | R+20.2 |
| 1998 | 41.9%(2,620) | 56.1%(3,507) | R+14.2 | R+14.7 |
| 1994 | 48.8%(2,895) | 48.2%(2,862) | D+0.6 | R+29.1 |
| 1990 | 63.8%(3,905) | 34.1%(2,091) | D+29.6 | D+18.7 |
| 1986 | 55.2%(3,797) | 44.3%(3,045) | D+10.9 | R+14.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab