Hobbs is a city located in Lea County New Mexico. Hobbs has a 2024 population of 38,962. Hobbs is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,657 in 2020.
The average household income in Hobbs is $93,807 with a poverty rate of 20.46%. The median age in Hobbs is 31.7 years: 31.1 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hobbs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,416 | 48.68% |
| Two or more races | 12,571 | 31.52% |
| Other race | 4,702 | 11.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,366 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 450 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,077 | 2.71 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 5,963 | 3.26 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 4,813 | 1.24 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 2,098 | 3.77 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 1,203 | 4.02 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,786 | 11.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,916 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,416 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,557 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 7,725 | 32.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,973 | 12.44% |
| Some College | 4,524 | 18.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,124 | 8,202 | 1,354 |
| White | 8,720 | 8,167 | 2,251 |
| 2+ Races | 6,885 | 4,289 | 598 |
| Other Race | 2,744 | 1,589 | 306 |
| Black | 1,224 | 999 | 184 |
| Native American | 369 | 298 | 39 |
| Asian | 182 | 177 | 80 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,248 | $71,729 | $75,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,273 | $105,764 | $64,042 |
| High School Graduate | $48,933 | $59,856 | $28,433 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,800 | $26,798 | $19,701 |
| Overall | $48,267 | $61,703 | $35,021 |
| Some College | $45,121 | $74,004 | $31,875 |
$48,267
Average Earnings
$61,703
Average Male
$35,021
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.27% of Hobbs residents speak only English, while 41.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,603 | 5,514 | 23.36% |
| Multiple | 12,107 | 2,889 | 23.86% |
| White | 11,194 | 1,561 | 13.94% |
| Other | 4,554 | 891 | 19.57% |
| Black | 2,277 | 860 | 37.77% |
| Native | 310 | 39 | 12.58% |
| Asian | 374 | 3 | 0.8% |
20.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hobbs is Black, with 37.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hobbs is Asian, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.94% |
| Some College | 17.47% |
| High School | 17.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.76% |
| Male Employed | 9.38% |
| Female Employed | 8.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,849 | $109,541 |
| Households | $65,691 | $93,807 |
| Married Families | $99,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,326 | $58,092 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,124
Number of Veterans
1,018
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 363 |
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Korea | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 35 to 54 | 347 |
| 75+ | 254 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 757 | 5.27% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 1.7% |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 1.72% |
| Other Race | 120 | 3.4% |
| Black | 70 | 4.13% |
| Native American | 36 | 9.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.78%
Born in Hobbs
82.71%
Native Born
17.29%
Foreign Born
13.41%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
82.71% of Hobbs residents were born in the United States, with 42.78% having been born in New Mexico. 13.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,844 | -423 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 37,267 | -424 | -1.12% |
| 2027 | 37,691 | -424 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 38,115 | -423 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 38,538 | -424 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 38,962 | -424 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 39,386 | -206 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 39,592 | -202 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 39,794 | -863 | -2.12% |
| 2020 | 40,657 | 1,597 | 4.09% |
| 2019 | 39,060 | 1,004 | 2.64% |
| 2018 | 38,056 | 325 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 37,731 | -436 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 38,167 | -174 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 38,341 | 1,327 | 3.59% |
| 2014 | 37,014 | 885 | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 36,129 | 1,232 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 34,897 | 620 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 34,277 | 303 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 33,974 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,657 | -458 | -1.57% |
| 1990 | 29,115 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 29,153 | 3,128 | 12.02% |
| 1970 | 26,025 | -250 | -0.95% |
| 1960 | 26,275 | 12,400 | 89.37% |
| 1950 | 13,875 | 3,256 | 30.66% |
| 1940 | 10,619 | -26,225 | -71.18% |