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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Hobbs

New Mexico · 5,391 residents · 26.041 sq mi
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North Hobbs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $160,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,391
+12%vs 2011
vs 4,824 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
207 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 185 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 36.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024North Hobbs
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,970
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,613 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,504
−12%vs 2011
vs $27,798 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $170,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $783 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−25.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.1% in 2011
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(3,543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,188)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(93)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,409)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,578)
Black1.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,597)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score57.1%(3,077)
Diversity Score
57
+14%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 19.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Female
47.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

North Hobbs, New Mexico has about 5,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Hobbs, New Mexico earns about $52,970 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 $160,200, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 12.8% 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 13.2% of people in North Hobbs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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