Lake Arthur, New Mexico
Lake Arthur: Human settlement in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Lake Arthur is a city located in the county of Chaves in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 436 and a population density of 307 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 422 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Arthur
| Population : | 422 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Chaves County |
| Postal code : | 88253 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,379 feet / 1030 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:06:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 297 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Arthur is located at 32°59'53"N 104°21'60"W (32.9981700, -104.3666300).
Lake Arthur map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Arthur decreased by 3.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 436 | - | census |
| 2011 | 426 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 428 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 428 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 429 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 428 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 428 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 423 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 421 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 420 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 422 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Other Places in Lake Arthur
1 Lake Arthur Town Hall
501 N Maine St, Lake Arthur, NM 88253 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lake Arthur (1)
American politician Angelica Rubio was born in Lake Arthur
Schools in Lake Arthur
College & universities near Lake Arthur, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187666 | Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell (NM) | 88202-6000 |
| 187912 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell (NM) | 88201-5173 |
Post offices near Lake Arthur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur Post Office | Lake Arthur (NM) | 88253 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lake Arthur , Louisiana city in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America with a population of 2,736 people.
Other cities in Chaves County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaves County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 47,596 | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. |
| Dexter | 1,244 | Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States |
| Hagerman | 1,226 | City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States |
