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Dexter, NM
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Population
1,128
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,546
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 88 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,846, 32% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,500 (61% below New Mexico) and median rent is $673 a month.
Local data for Dexter, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,846
Poverty rate
41.3%
Median home value
$97,500
Median rent
$673/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (995), Irish Americans (9), German Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaves County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,083
21,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$460M
FY 2026, $7,056 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
694
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
282
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.2%
U.S. 11.1% +16.1 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HagermanTown | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RoswellCity | 15 mi | 29.7 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| ArtesiaCity | 24 mi | 11.4 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, NM in?
- Dexter is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Dexter, NM?
- About 1,128 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Hagerman (6.1 mi), Midway (8.3 mi), Lake Arthur (14 mi), Roswell (15 mi), Morningside (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023