We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Otero County, New Mexico. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in New Mexico Otero County.
1. Library System ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 920 Oregon Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone Number: (505) 439-4140 Otero 261,021 207,259
2. Central Library ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 920 Oregon AVE., Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone Number: (505) 437-9058 Otero N/A N/A
3. Central Library MESCALERO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 148 Cottonwood Drive, Mescalero, NM 88340
Phone Number: (505) 464-4500 Otero N/A N/A
4. Library System MESCALERO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 148 Cottonwood Drive, Mescalero, NM 88340
Phone Number: (505) 464-5010 Otero 5,300 3,400
5. Library System MICHAEL NIVISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 90 Swallow Place, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Phone Number: (505) 682-1111 Otero 8,628 12,228
6. Central Library MICHAEL NIVISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 90 Swallow Place, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Phone Number: (505) 682-1111 Otero N/A N/A
7. Central Library TULAROSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1050 Bookout, Tularosa, NM 88352
Phone Number: (505) 585-2711 Otero N/A N/A
8. Library System TULAROSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1050 Bookout, Tularosa, NM 88352
Phone Number: (505) 585-2711 Otero 4,507 4,968
9. Branch Library WEED COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: Weed Road, Weed, NM 88354 -3 Otero N/A N/A
Overview of Otero County, New Mexico
Otero County is a county located in the state of New Mexico. As of 2000, the population is 62,298. Its county seat is Alamogordo.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 17,165 km² (6,627 mi²). 17,163 km² (6,626 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.01% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 62,298 people, 22,984 households, and 16,801 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (9/mi²). There are 29,272 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 73.71% White, 3.92% Black or African American, 5.80% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 11.67% from other races, and 3.60% from two or more races. 32.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 22,984 households out of which 37.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% are married couples living together, 11.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% are non-families. 23.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the county the population is spread out with 29.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,861, and the median income for a family is $34,781. Males have a median income of $27,657 versus $18,470 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,345. 19.30% of the population and 15.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.90% of those under the age of 18 and 12.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Otero County, New Mexico has the following cities and towns:
