Hobbs, NMPublished Date: December 23, 2024Hobbs is located in Lea County, New Mexico and has a population of 39,782. The poverty rate in Hobbs is 18.9% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Hobbs is 7.4% while the Lea County unemployment rate is 7.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 52.5% |
| Female | | 47.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Hobbs | | 30.8 |
| Lea | | 32.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Hobbs | | $63,804 |
| Lea | | $65,855 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Hobbs | | $172,460 |
| Lea | | $165,811 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Hobbs | | $1,067 |
| Lea | | $1,031 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Hobbs | | 18.9% |
| Lea | | 17.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 57.7%
▩ Black or African American 5.9%
▩ Asian 1%
▩ Native 1.2%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 9%
▩ Hispanic 62.8%
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