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Hagerman, NM
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Population
849
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
626
ZIP codes
0
Hagerman and its ZIP codes
Hagerman at a glance
- Hagerman is about 36 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,674, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (56% below New Mexico) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Hagerman, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hagerman, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,674
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (621), French Americans (26), Irish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaves County. PPP loans are for Hagerman.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 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
Hagerman, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hagerman, 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 Hagerman, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.1%
U.S. 11.1% +12.0 pts
Cities near Hagerman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DexterTown | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| ArtesiaCity | 19 mi | 11.4 |
| RoswellCity | 21 mi | 29.7 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.8 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hagerman, NM in?
- Hagerman is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hagerman, NM?
- About 849 people live in Hagerman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hagerman?
- Nearby places include Dexter (6.1 mi), Lake Arthur (8.4 mi), Midway (14 mi), Morningside (18 mi), Artesia (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023