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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hobbs

New Mexico · 29,115 residents · 26.404 sq mi
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Hobbs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,115
+2%vs 2000
vs 28,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,103 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K31K35K38K42K1990201020202024Hobbs
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,807
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,100 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,230
−28%vs 2000
vs $14,209 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
66.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
34.0% rent
1.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(14,027)
Black6.6%(1,885)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(12,088)
Asian0.4%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(20,127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(22,924)
Black7.4%(2,157)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(8,689)
Asian0.7%(211)
Other13.1%(3,823)
Diversity Score70.7%(20,597)
71
+1%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobbs, New Mexico?

Hobbs, New Mexico has about 29,115 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hobbs, New Mexico?

The typical household in Hobbs, New Mexico earns about $22,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobbs, New Mexico expensive?

In Hobbs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $41,600, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hobbs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 24.8% of people in Hobbs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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