5 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 1 | 46,229 | 48,429 | -0.94% | 1,556 | 29.72 | City |
| Dexter | 2 | 1,039 | 1,076 | -0.67% | 1,425 | 0.73 | Town |
| Hagerman | 3 | 940 | 975 | -0.74% | 693 | 1.36 | Town |
| Midway | 4 | 564 | 638 | -4.57% | 227 | 2.48 | CDP |
| Lake Arthur | 5 | 370 | 380 | -0.54% | 695 | 0.53 | Town |
Roswell is the largest city in Chaves County, with a population of 46,229.
Lake Arthur is the smallest city in Chaves County.
There are 5 cities in Chaves County, New Mexico.