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North Hobbs

New Mexico · 6,034 residents · 26.041 sq mi
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North Hobbs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $264,400. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,034
−1%since 2023
from 6,099 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−9%since 2023
from 34.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024North Hobbs
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,554
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,279 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,262
−10%since 2023
from $34,610 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+3%since 2023
from 0.449 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $233,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,109 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(2,854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(3,146)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.5%(94)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,924)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(2,184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(3,750)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(100)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,639)
Diversity Score
60
−6%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+18%since 2023
from 17.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

North Hobbs, New Mexico has about 6,034 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Hobbs, New Mexico earns about $82,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Hobbs, New Mexico expensive?

In North Hobbs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $264,400, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.

How educated are people in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Hobbs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 12.8% of people in North 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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