North Hobbs is a CDP located in Lea County New Mexico. North Hobbs has a 2024 population of 5,942. North Hobbs is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,860 in 2020.
The average household income in North Hobbs is $103,035 with a poverty rate of 12.98%. The median age in North Hobbs is 34.8 years: 31.9 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Hobbs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,961 | 64.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,445 | 23.69% |
| Other race | 583 | 9.56% |
| Native American | 86 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,937 | 3.15 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 1,210 | 3.45 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 471 | 1.66 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 163 | 3.8 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 93 | 5.68 | 86 | 14 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 5.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,711 | 44.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 335 | 8.69% |
| Some College | 819 | 21.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,997 | 1,838 | 383 |
| Hispanic | 1,781 | 1,268 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 762 | 453 | 20 |
| Other Race | 378 | 272 | 15 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,094 | $82,875 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,544 | $105,500 | $76,029 |
| High School Graduate | $61,912 | $88,925 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,899 | $84,391 | $40,159 |
| Some College | $70,625 | $84,015 | $43,939 |
$53,899
Average Earnings
$84,391
Average Male
$40,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.28% of North Hobbs residents speak only English, while 39.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,094 | 450 | 14.54% |
| White | 2,854 | 298 | 10.44% |
| Multiple | 1,393 | 160 | 11.49% |
| Other | 583 | 84 | 14.41% |
| Native | 86 | 16 | 18.6% |
12.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Hobbs is Native, with 18.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Hobbs is White, with 10.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.35% |
| High School | 17.01% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 3.42% |
| Male Employed | 3.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,582 | $114,262 |
| Households | $89,279 | $103,035 |
| Married Families | $99,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,227 | $63,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
224
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 2.03% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 3 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
40.76%
Born in North Hobbs
84.52%
Native Born
15.48%
Foreign Born
12.08%
Non Citizen
3.39%
Naturalized
84.52% of North Hobbs residents were born in the United States, with 40.76% having been born in New Mexico. 12.08% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,942 | 40 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 5,902 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 5,863 | -285 | -4.64% |
| 2021 | 6,148 | 288 | 4.91% |
| 2020 | 5,860 | -441 | -7% |
| 2019 | 6,301 | 233 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 6,068 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 6,083 | 184 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 5,899 | -135 | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 6,034 | 165 | 2.81% |
| 2014 | 5,869 | 417 | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 5,452 | 159 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5,293 | 469 | 9.72% |
| 2011 | 4,824 | -567 | -10.52% |
| 2010 | 5,391 | 0 | 0% |