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North Hobbs

New Mexico · 6,529 residents · 26.041 sq mi
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North Hobbs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $184,100. Households here earn about 39% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,529
+4%since 2019
from 6,301 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 242 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−3%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024North Hobbs
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,272
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,230 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,887
−9%since 2019
from $31,620 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $186,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,007 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−2%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(3,417)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(2,768)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other1.2%(73)
Diversity Score64.1%(4,039)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(3,205)
Black1.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(2,965)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other1%(62)
Diversity Score66%(4,307)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 22.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

North Hobbs, New Mexico has about 6,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Hobbs, New Mexico earns about $71,272 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 $184,100, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in North Hobbs, New Mexico?

About 13.5% 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 9.4% of people in North Hobbs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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