Otis, CO Demographics

A map of Otis's Population by Race

Otis, Colorado has an estimated population of 521, a slight increase from the 511 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 18.4% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otis has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Otis, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otis is ranked the 285th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Otis was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Otis's White Population

401 residents of Otis, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otis is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Otis ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Otis's population has decreased from 85.3% to 77.0%.

Otis is more White than neighboring Yuma (49.3% White), and Eckley (53.9% White). Otis is less White than neighboring Akron (79% White), Cope (93.1% White), and Atwood (96.8% White).

Otis's Black Population

0 residents of Otis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otis is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Otis ranks 310th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Otis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Otis is less Black than neighboring Akron (1.1% Black).

Otis's Asian Population

0 residents of Otis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otis is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Otis ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Otis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Otis is less Asian than neighboring Akron (0.6% Asian), and Cope (1.7% Asian).

Otis's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Otis, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otis is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Otis ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 108.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Otis's population has increased from 9.0% to 18.4%.

Otis is more Hispanic than neighboring Akron (14.3% Hispanic), Cope (0% Hispanic), and Atwood (0% Hispanic). Otis is less Hispanic than neighboring Yuma (49.3% Hispanic), and Eckley (41.6% Hispanic).

Otis's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Otis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Otis is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Otis ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Otis's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Otis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cope (0% Native American/Other), and Atwood (0% Native American/Other). Otis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yuma (1.4% Native American/Other), Akron (1.5% Native American/Other), and Eckley (0.9% Native American/Other).

Otis's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Otis, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otis is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Otis ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otis's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Otis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Otis is more Multiracial than neighboring Yuma (0% Multiracial), Akron (3.5% Multiracial), Eckley (3.6% Multiracial), and Atwood (3.2% Multiracial). Otis is less Multiracial than neighboring Cope (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.