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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dexter

New Mexico · 1,235 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 $30,707. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,700. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,235
+38%since 1990
from 898 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,694 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 1,232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
−1%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8341K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dexter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,707
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,239
+43%since 1990
from $7,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
26.4% rent
1.3
−27%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(876)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.9%(592)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(557)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(339)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(879)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.5%(623)
50
−19%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dexter, New Mexico?

Dexter, New Mexico has about 1,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dexter, New Mexico earns about $30,707 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 $40,700, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Dexter, New Mexico?

About 10.5% 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 14.9% of people in Dexter, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dexter, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Dexter, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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