In 2020, Hobbs, NM had a population of 38.5k people with a median age of 30.8 and a median household income of $57,646. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hobbs, NM grew from 38,375 to 38,475, a 0.261% increase and its median household income declined from $59,020 to $57,646, a −2.33% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hobbs, NM are White (Hispanic) (44.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.9%), Other (Hispanic) (6.06%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.03%).
None of the households in Hobbs, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
87.2% of the residents in Hobbs, NM are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Hobbs, NM are University of the Southwest (305 degrees awarded in 2020).
In 2020, the median property value in Hobbs, NM was $144,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.
Most people in Hobbs, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hobbs, NM was 2 cars per household.