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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hobbs

New Mexico · 28,657 residents · 26.404 sq mi
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Hobbs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,100. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,400. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,657
−2%since 1990
from 29,115 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,085 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,103 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+7%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K31K35K38K42K1990201020202024Hobbs
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,807 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,209
+39%since 1990
from $10,230 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
32.1% rent
1.7
−6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 28,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hobbs, New Mexico earns about $28,100 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 $48,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 12.9% 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 24.2% of people in Hobbs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobbs, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobbs, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 458 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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