Dexter
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico
Dexter is a town in Chaves County, New Mexico, with 1,074 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,465 ft (1,056 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hagerman, 5.9 miles S.
- 1,074residents (2020 Census)
- 3,465 ftelevation · 1,056 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,473 / sq mipopulation density
- 88230ZIP code
About Dexter
Dexter is a town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dexter had a population of 1,074.
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Living in Dexter
- Median household income
- $43,846
- Median home value
- $97,500
- Median rent
- $673/mo
- Median age
- 31.5
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Dexter had 1,074 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,473 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dexter at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Chaves County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,074 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1,056 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1948° N, 104.3689° W |
| ZIP code | 88230 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3520620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dexter
- Hagerman5.9 mi S
- Midway8.5 mi NW
- Lake Arthur13.5 mi S
- Roswell15.4 mi NW
- Morningside23.1 mi S
- Artesia23.9 mi S
- Atoka28.7 mi S
- Hope33.7 mi SW
- Loco Hills34.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dexter
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Dexter, NM?
1,074 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, NM?
The ZIP code of Dexter is 88230.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
3,465 feet (1,056 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dexter?
Hagerman (5.9 mi), Midway (8.5 mi), Lake Arthur (13.5 mi), Roswell (15.4 mi), Morningside (23.1 mi).
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