Dexter, NM

Dexter, New Mexico

Dexter, New Mexico, in Chaves county, is 147 miles W of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 158 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. There are 1,235 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Dexter

In Dexter, about 61% of adults are married. When people think of Dexter, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Dexter.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dexter had a median family income of $31,316.

Political Inclinations

Dexter folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Dexter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dexter that were owner-occupied was 78%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Dexter, 92% of commuters drive to work. Dexter offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Dexter, NM

Comparing Dexter 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
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age 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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Dexter Almanac

Dexter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Dexter Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dexter residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dexter, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dexter High Schools (2004)

DEXTER HIGH
200 N. LINCOLN
505-734-6184
Serves 350 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Dexter Colleges

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