Dexter, New Mexico Population 2024

1,044

Dexter is a city located in Chaves County New Mexico. Dexter has a 2024 population of 1,044. Dexter is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,078 in 2020.

The average household income in Dexter is $56,066 with a poverty rate of 28.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Dexter is 34.7 years, 42 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.

Dexter Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dexter was:

  • White: 61.66%
  • Two or more races: 36.29%
  • Other race: 1.76%
  • Native American: 0.29%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,431.30/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.15% (-34)
The current population of Dexter, New Mexico is 1,044 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,078.

Dexter, New Mexico Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White63261.66%
Two or more races37236.29%
Other race181.76%
Native American30.29%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Dexter Population by Race

Dexter Population Pyramid 2024

Dexter Median Age

34.7

Total

42

Male

34.2

Female

Dexter Adults

There are 729 adults, (166 of whom are seniors) in Dexter.

Dexter Age Dependency

82.1

Age Dependency Ratio

29.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

52.6

Child Dependency Ratio

Dexter Sex Ratio

Female50148.88%
Male52451.12%

Dexter Population by Age

Dexter Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4032.5485.414.6
Married2452.7489.810.2
Non Family75073.326.7
Female663.7778.821.2
Male171.711000

2.9

Average Family Size

2.54

Average Household Size

85.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Dexter Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Dexter Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Dexter Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.39%.

Dexter Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$34,348

Average Earnings

$65,333

Average Male

$27,692

Average Female

Dexter Earnings by Educational Attainment

Dexter Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Dexter Language

43.64% of Dexter residents speak only English, while 56.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.36% of the population.

Dexter Language

Dexter Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Hispanic91027029.67%
Multiple37220254.3%
White1032423.3%
Other18633.33%
Native33100%

28.98%

Overall Poverty Rate

29.2%

Male Poverty Rate

28.74%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Dexter

The race most likely to be in poverty in Dexter is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Dexter is White, with 23.3% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.65%.

Dexter Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade54%
High School15.25%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Dexter Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed100%
Female Unemployed100%
Male Employed16.25%
Female Employed9.92%

Dexter Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Dexter Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Dexter Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

54.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

64.8%

Male Marriage Rate

42.2%

Female Marriage Rate

Dexter Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Dexter Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Dexter Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Dexter Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

0

Number of Veterans

0

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Dexter Veterans by War

count

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Dexter Veterans by Age

count

Dexter Veterans by Race

Dexter Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Dexter Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

60.7%

Labor Force Participation

54.8%

Employment Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

Dexter Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Dexter Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Dexter Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

64.1%

Born in Dexter

77.56%

Native Born

22.44%

Foreign Born

8.78%

Non Citizen

13.66%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

77.56% of Dexter residents were born in the United States, with 64.1% having been born in New Mexico. 8.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Dexter Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,001-9-0.89%
20281,010-8-0.79%
20271,018-9-0.88%
20261,027-8-0.77%
20251,035-9-0.86%
20241,044-8-0.76%
20231,052-9-0.85%
20221,061-10-0.93%
20211,071-7-0.65%
20201,078-161-12.99%
20191,23910.08%
20181,238-13-1.04%
20171,251-16-1.26%
20161,267-4-0.31%
20151,27100%
20141,271-4-0.31%
20131,27540.31%
20121,27170.55%
20111,264-1-0.08%
20101,26500%

Dexter Population by Year