Dexter, New Mexico facts for kids
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Dexter, New Mexico, U.S.
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Location of Dexter, New Mexico
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 Dexter, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Chaves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
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| • Total | 1,074 |
| • Density | 1,473.25/sq mi (568.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88230
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-20620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412426 |
Dexter is a small town located in Chaves County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,074 people lived there, making it a friendly community.
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Where is Dexter Located?
Dexter is found in the south-central part of Chaves County. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Pecos River. A main road, New Mexico State Road 2, goes right through the town.
This road connects Dexter to Roswell, which is about 17 miles (27 km) northwest. Roswell is the main city, or 'county seat,' for Chaves County. The road also goes southeast about 6 miles (9.7 km) to Hagerman.
Dexter covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Dexter?
The number of people living in Dexter has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
- 1910: 242 people
- 1920: 333 people
- 1930: 459 people
- 1940: 734 people
- 1950: 784 people
- 1960: 885 people
- 1970: 746 people
- 1980: 882 people
- 1990: 898 people
- 2000: 1,235 people
- 2010: 1,266 people
- 2020: 1,074 people
Who Lives in Dexter?
In 2000, there were 1,235 people living in Dexter. About 71% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. The town had 390 households, and many of them (47.9%) had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Dexter in 2000 was 30 years old. About 35% of the population was under 18, showing it's a town with many young people and families.
Famous People from Dexter
- Mike E. Smith: He is a famous jockey, which means he rides horses in races. In 2018, he won the Triple Crown, which is a very big achievement in horse racing!
See also
In Spanish: Dexter (Nuevo México) para niños
