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| − | '''Chaves County''' is a |
+ | '''Chaves County''' is a [[county|county]] located in the [[U.S. state|U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico|New Mexico]]. As of 2000, the population was 61,382. Its [[county seat|county seat]] is [[Wikipedia:Roswell, New Mexico|Roswell]][[Wikipedia:Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]]. The name commemorates the name of Jose Francisco Chaves. Created by Territorial Legislature, Feb. 25, 1889, out of land from the county of Lincoln, the county's area comprises 6042 sq mi, fourth largest county in the state. |
==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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+ | According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 15,734 [[km²|km²]] (6,075 [[square mile|sq mi]]). 15,723 km² (6,071 sq mi) of it is land and 11 km² (4 sq mi) of it (0.07%) is water. |
===Adjacent Counties=== |
===Adjacent Counties=== |
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+ | * [[De Baca County, New Mexico|De Baca County]] - north |
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+ | * [[Roosevelt County, New Mexico|Roosevelt County]] - northeast |
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+ | * [[Lea County, New Mexico|Lea County]] - east |
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+ | * [[Eddy County, New Mexico|Eddy County]] - south |
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+ | * [[Otero County, New Mexico|Otero County]] - southwest |
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+ | * [[Lincoln County, New Mexico|Lincoln County]] - west |
==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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+ | As of the [[census|census]][[Wikipedia:Geographic references#2|²]] of 2000, there were 61,382 people, 22,561 households, and 16,085 families residing in the county. The [[population density|population density]] was 4/km² (10/sq mi). There were 25,647 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 71.95% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.97% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.53% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 21.25% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.12% from two or more races. 43.83% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
| − | There were 22,561 households out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were |
+ | There were 22,561 households out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. |
In the county the population was spread out with 29.10% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males. |
In the county the population was spread out with 29.10% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males. |
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| − | The median income for a household in the county was $28,513, and the median income for a family was $32,532. Males had a median income of $26,896 versus $21,205 for females. The |
+ | The median income for a household in the county was $28,513, and the median income for a family was $32,532. Males had a median income of $26,896 versus $21,205 for females. The [[per capita income|per capita income]] for the county was $14,990. About 17.60% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the [[Wikipedia:poverty line|poverty line]], including 29.10% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over. |
==Localities== |
==Localities== |
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===City=== |
===City=== |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Roswell, New Mexico|Roswell]] |
===Towns=== |
===Towns=== |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Dexter, New Mexico|Dexter]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Hagerman, New Mexico|Hagerman]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Lake Arthur, New Mexico|Lake Arthur]] |
===Other localities=== |
===Other localities=== |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Dunken, New Mexico|Dunken]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Elk, New Mexico|Elk]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Elkins, New Mexico|Elkins]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Greenfield, New Mexico|Greenfield]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Mesa, New Mexico|Mesa]] |
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+ | *[[Wikipedia:Midway, New Mexico|Midway]] |
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| Chaves County, New Mexico | ||
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 Location in the state of New Mexico | ||
 New Mexico's location in the U.S. | ||
| Founded | 1889 | |
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| Seat | Roswell | |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
6,075 sq mi (15,734 km²) 4 sq mi (10 km²), 0.07% | |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
61,382 10/sq mi (4/km²) | |
| Website | co.chaves.nm.us | |
Chaves County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of 2000, the population was 61,382. Its county seat is Roswell6. The name commemorates the name of Jose Francisco Chaves. Created by Territorial Legislature, Feb. 25, 1889, out of land from the county of Lincoln, the county's area comprises 6042 sq mi, fourth largest county in the state.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 15,734 km² (6,075 sq mi). 15,723 km² (6,071 sq mi) of it is land and 11 km² (4 sq mi) of it (0.07%) is water.
Adjacent Counties
- De Baca County - north
- Roosevelt County - northeast
- Lea County - east
- Eddy County - south
- Otero County - southwest
- Lincoln County - west
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 61,382 people, 22,561 households, and 16,085 families residing in the county. The population density was 4/km² (10/sq mi). There were 25,647 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 71.95% White, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 21.25% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. 43.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 22,561 households out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 13.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.10% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,513, and the median income for a family was $32,532. Males had a median income of $26,896 versus $21,205 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,990. About 17.60% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.10% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.
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