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Hagerman, New Mexico
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Location of Hagerman, New Mexico
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 Hagerman, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Chaves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 975 |
| • Density | 719.03/sq mi (277.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88232
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-31330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412718 |
Hagerman is a small town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. In 2020, about 975 people lived there. This town is a quiet place in a mostly rural area.
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Exploring Hagerman's Location
Hagerman is found in the southern part of Chaves County. It sits about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Pecos River. This river is an important natural feature in New Mexico.
How to Get Around Hagerman
New Mexico State Road 2 goes right through Hagerman. This road connects the town to other places. If you head northwest on State Road 2, you will reach Roswell in about 24 miles (39 km). Roswell is the main city in Chaves County. If you go south for about 20 miles (32 km), you will get to Artesia.
Another road, NM 249, starts in the center of Hagerman. It goes east for about 32 miles (51 km) to the top of the Mescalero Ridge.
Hagerman's Land Area
The town of Hagerman covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Hagerman?
The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. It tells us about the population, like how many people there are and their ages.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 449 | — | |
| 1920 | 476 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 609 | 27.9% | |
| 1940 | 854 | 40.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,024 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,144 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 953 | −16.7% | |
| 1980 | 936 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 961 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,168 | 21.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,257 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 975 | −22.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,168 people living in Hagerman. These people lived in 397 homes, and 296 of these were families. The population density was about 847 people per square mile (327 people per square kilometer).
Hagerman's Diverse Community
The people in Hagerman come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 67.55% of the people were White. About 63.18% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Many homes in Hagerman have children. In 2000, about 41.8% of households had kids under 18 living there. Most households, about 55.2%, were married couples living together. Some households, about 13.9%, were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household in Hagerman had about 2.94 people. The average family had about 3.47 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Hagerman includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 36.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hagerman was 31 years.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hagerman was about $23,295 per year. For families, the average income was about $26,131 per year. About 27.9% of the town's population had lower incomes. This included about 35.4% of those under 18 and 23.7% of those 65 or older.
Learning in Hagerman
Hagerman has its own school system called Hagerman Municipal Schools. This system runs several schools for students of different ages.
Schools in Hagerman
The schools in Hagerman are:
- Hagerman Elementary School (for younger students)
- Hagerman Middle School (for middle school students)
- Hagerman High School (for older students)
School Buildings and History
The very first school building in Hagerman was built a long time ago, in the late 1800s. Between 1999 and 2003, the Hagerman Municipal Schools did a lot of building work. They added more space to the elementary and high schools. This was done to make room for more students as the town grew.
See also
In Spanish: Hagerman (Nuevo México) para niños
