Time Zone: Chaves County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Roswell is the Seat for Chaves County.
Chaves County was founded in 1889 and was created by taking area from LincolnCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Chaves had a population of 63,622 people. This is an increase of 3.65% since the last Census (which gave a population of 61,382 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Chaves represented 3.37% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 65,645 | +6.95% | +3.18% since 2009 |
2009 | 63,622 | +3.65% | +0.99% since 2008 |
2008 | 62,998 | +2.63% | +0.91% since 2007 |
2007 | 62,429 | +1.71% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 61,382 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Chaves County Census Page for Chaves County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Chaves County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Chaves County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Roswell | 46,453 | 45,293 | 2.56% increase |
Dexter | 1,240 | 1,235 | 0.4% increase |
Hagerman | 1,175 | 1,168 | 0.6% increase |
Lake Arthur | 438 | 432 | 1.39% increase |
Websites for Chaves County
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