Living In Chaves County, NM

Chaves County Summary

Life in Chaves County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chaves County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chaves County:

The population in Chaves County is 64,446.
The median home value in Chaves County is $165,006.
The median income in Chaves County is $52,029.
The median rent in Chaves County is $838.
The unemployment rate in Chaves County is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Chaves County is 22.3%.
The average high in Chaves County is 84.8° and there are 26.4 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Chaves County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chaves County

Roswell, NM Population 47,823

Dexter, NM Population 1,144

Hagerman, NM Population 599

Midway, NM Population 571

Lake Arthur, NM Population 438

Map Of Chaves County

Chaves County, NM Weather

The average high in Chaves County is 84.8°.
There are 72.08 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 26.4 inches of rain each year with 2.7 inches of snow.
There is an average of 8:05 hours of sun each day in Chaves County.

Stat	Chaves County
Mean High	84.8
Nice Days	72.08
Rainfall	26.4
Snowfall	2.7
Sunny Hours	8:05

84.8°
Average High

26.4
Inches of Rain

Chaves County Photos

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Chaves County Demographics

Population over time in Chaves County

The current population in Chaves County is 64,446. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	65,014	0.2%
2022	64,912	-0.4%
2021	65,144	-

Gender in Chaves County

Chaves County is 49.6% female with 31,990 female residents.
Chaves County is 50.4% male with 32,455 male residents.

Female

49.6% (31,990)

Male

50.4% (32,455)

Gender	Chaves County	NM	USA
Female	49.6%	50.3%	50.5%
Male	50.4%	49.7%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Chaves County

Chaves County is:

37.1% White with 23,882 White residents.
1.4% African American with 915 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 337 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 728 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 49 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 190 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 1,016 Two Or More residents.
57.9% Hispanic with 37,329 Hispanic residents.

White

37.1% (23,882)

African American

1.4% (915)

American Indian

0.5% (337)

Asian

1.1% (728)

Hawaiian

0.1% (49)

Other

0.3% (190)

Two Or More

1.6% (1,016)

Hispanic

57.9% (37,329)

Table: Chaves County By Race

Race	Chaves County	NM	USA
White	37.1%	36.5%	58.2%
African American	1.4%	1.8%	12.0%
American Indian	0.5%	8.6%	0.5%
Asian	1.1%	1.6%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	1.6%	2.8%	3.9%
Hispanic	57.9%	48.2%	19.0%

Household Income For Chaves County, New Mexico

6.1% of households in Chaves County earn Less than $10,000.
8.4% of households in Chaves County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.6% of households in Chaves County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Chaves County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Chaves County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Chaves County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Chaves County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Chaves County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Chaves County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Chaves County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.1% (3,923)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.4% (5,427)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.6% (7,499)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.2% (5,921)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.5% (8,056)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.2% (11,057)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.1% (7,794)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.4% (7,352)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.1% (4,564)

$200,000 or more

4.4% (2,847)

Income	Chaves County	NM	USA
Less than $10,000	6.1%	6.6%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.4%	5.2%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.6%	9.1%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.2%	8.5%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.5%	11.7%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.2%	17.0%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.1%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.4%	15.1%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.1%	7.2%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	4.4%	7.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chaves County for adults over 25

9.0% of adults in Chaves County completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Chaves County completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Chaves County completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Chaves County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Chaves County completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Chaves County completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Chaves County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chaves County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chaves County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

9% (5,800)

9-12th Grade

10% (6,444)

High School / GED

28% (18,044)

Some College

26% (16,755)

Associate's Degree

9% (5,800)

Bachelor's Degree

11% (7,089)

Master's Degree

5% (3,222)

Professional Degree

1% (644)

Doctorate Degree

1% (644)

Education	Chaves County	NM	USA
< 9th Grade	9%	4%	5%
9-12th Grade	10%	7%	6%
High School / GED	28%	26%	26%
Some College	26%	23%	19%
Associate's Degree	9%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	11%	17%	21%
Master's Degree	5%	10%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	2%	2%