Deming, NM

Deming, New Mexico

Introduction to Deming, New Mexico

Deming, New Mexico, in Luna county, is 60 miles W of Las Cruces, New Mexico and 82 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. There are 14,116 residents in the city.

Deming History

The community was nicknamed “New Chicago” when it was founded in 1881. The city was officially incorporated in 1902. Deming is named in honor of Mary Ann Deming Crocker, the wife of Charles Crocker, an important figure in the local railroad industry.

Deming and nearby Attractions

• Deming Luna Mimbres Museum
• Western New Mexico University Museum
• Columbus Historical Museum
• Rockhound State Park
• City of Rocks State Park
• Rockhound State Park

Things To Do In Deming

The Seaman Field House Historic Site, the Luna County Courthouse Historic Site and the Mahoney Building Historic Site may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. One can also enjoy the recreational facilities offered by the City of Rocks State Park, the Rockhound State Park, the Pancho Villa State Park and the Caballo Lake State Park.

Deming Transportation

El Paso International is the nearest major airport.

Deming Higher Education

New Mexico State University, the University of Texas at El Paso and Eastern Arizona College are the local institutions offering courses in higher education.

High Points

Deming strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Deming, NM

Comparing Deming to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Deming Almanac

Deming Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Deming Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Deming, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Deming Public Libraries

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Deming Hospitals

MIMBRES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
900 W ASH
(505) 546-2761
Emergency Service: Yes

Deming High Schools (2004)

DEMING HIGH
1100 SOUTH NICKEL
505-546-2678
Serves 1,121 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL
501 W. FLORIDA
505-546-8841
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 12 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12

DEMING DETENTION CTR
700 S. SILVER AVE
505-546-8841
A Non-traditional School
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 90

DEMING SECURE SCHOOL
3323 RAYMOND REED ST
505-546-8841
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5

Deming Colleges

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