Cities in Chaves County, New Mexico by Population (2024)

There are 9 cities in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Roswell1New Mexico46,35548,425-1.1%1,56029.72
Dexter2New Mexico1,0441,078-0.76%1,4320.73
Hagerman3New Mexico944976-0.84%6961.36
Midway4New Mexico6526380.62%2622.48
Lake Arthur5New Mexico368380-0.81%6920.53
Twin Forks6New Mexico2593154.44%634.13
Elida7New Mexico1571590%1531.02
Hope8New Mexico104114-1.89%851.22
Mayhill9New Mexico1345-38.09%19.50

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Chaves County, New Mexico?

Roswell is the largest city in Chaves County.

What is the smallest city in Chaves County, New Mexico?

Mayhill is the smallest city in Chaves County.

How many cities are in Chaves County?

There are 9 cities in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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