In 2021, Hobbs, NM had a population of 72.7k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $62,319. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hobbs, NM grew from 70,359 to 72,743, a 3.39% increase and its median household income grew from $61,867 to $62,319, a 0.731% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hobbs, NM are White (Hispanic) (38.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15%), Other (Hispanic) (6.4%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.46%).
None of the households in Hobbs, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
86.8% of the residents in Hobbs, NM are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Hobbs, NM are University of the Southwest (325 degrees awarded in 2021) and New Mexico Junior College (314 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in Hobbs, NM was $144,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.
Most people in Hobbs, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hobbs, NM was 2 cars per household.
Hobbs, NM borders Andrews, TX, Carlsbad-Artesia, NM, Portales, NM, and Roswell, NM.
