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Dexter

New Mexico · 898 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Dexter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,125. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 337 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,600. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

898
−27%vs 2000
vs 1,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,232 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 30.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8341K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dexter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,707 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,150
−30%vs 2000
vs $10,239 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.6%
+11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
1.8
+36%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(339)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(879)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(623)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(876)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.9%(592)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score62%(557)
62
+23%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dexter, New Mexico?

Dexter, New Mexico has about 898 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dexter, New Mexico?

The typical household in Dexter, New Mexico earns about $19,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dexter, New Mexico expensive?

In Dexter, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, New Mexico?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dexter, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dexter, New Mexico?

About 26.6% of people in Dexter, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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