Hobbs, NM

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Hobbs Overview

39,782
TOTAL POPULATION
20,898
MALE POPULATION
18,884
FEMALE POPULATION
110.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,660
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,593
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,804
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,173
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,729
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hobbs Zip Codes

Hobbs Area Codes

Race in Hobbs

The most populous races in Hobbs are Hispanic or Latino (24,983 | 62.8%), White / Caucasian (22,935 | 57.7%), and Two or more Races (10,081 | 25.3%).
Race in Hobbs
Race# Population% Population
Asian3811.0%
Black / African American2,3575.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino24,98362.8%
Native / Alaskan4671.2%
White / Caucasian22,93557.7%
Two or more Races10,08125.3%
Some other Race3,5618.9%
Total39,782100.0%

Ancestry in Hobbs

The most populous ancestries reported in Hobbs are Mexican (21,622 | 54.3%), American (2,906 | 7.3%), German (2,067 | 5.2%), English (1,641 | 4.1%), and Irish (1,481 | 3.7%), together accounting for 74.7% of all Hobbs residents.
Ancestry in Hobbs
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2940.7%
American2,9067.3%
Apache100.0%
Arab380.1%
Belgian70.0%
British800.2%
Canadian290.1%
Celtic30.0%
Central American3280.8%
Central American Indian70.0%
Cherokee1470.4%
Chickasaw190.1%
Choctaw200.1%
Colombian540.1%
Creek80.0%
Cuban3080.8%
Czech530.1%
Danish820.2%
Delaware210.1%
Dominican50.0%
Dutch1000.3%
English1,6414.1%
Ethiopian40.0%
European7201.8%
Finnish160.0%
French2350.6%
French Canadian510.1%
German2,0675.2%
Greek150.0%
Guatemalan220.1%
Haitian210.1%
Honduran1980.5%
Indian (Asian)10.0%
Irish1,4813.7%
Italian3560.9%
Kenyan80.0%
Kiowa80.0%
Korean1330.3%
Lebanese380.1%
Mexican21,62254.3%
Mexican American Indian420.1%
Navajo2090.5%
Nicaraguan40.0%
Nigerian440.1%
Norwegian770.2%
Pakistani60.0%
Polish540.1%
Portuguese1330.3%
Pueblo1080.3%
Puerto Rican1590.4%
Russian80.0%
Salvadoran1040.3%
Scotch-Irish2480.6%
Scottish3430.9%
Sioux80.0%
South American540.1%
Spaniard370.1%
Spanish7792.0%
Sri Lankan40.0%
Subsaharan African3420.9%
Swedish320.1%
Swiss270.1%
Thai730.2%
Welsh530.1%
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Immigrants in Hobbs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hobbs came from Latin America (6,638 | 16.7%), Central America (6,243 | 15.7%), Mexico (5,966 | 15.0%), Caribbean (340 | 0.9%), and Cuba (280 | 0.7%), together accounting for 48.9% of all Hobbs residents.
Immigrants in Hobbs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa680.2%
Asia2000.5%
Brazil350.1%
Canada260.1%
Caribbean3400.9%
Central America6,24315.7%
China10.0%
Colombia200.1%
Cuba2800.7%
Eastern Africa80.0%
Eastern Asia10.0%
El Salvador920.2%
Europe720.2%
France160.0%
Germany170.0%
Guatemala220.1%
Honduras1630.4%
India310.1%
Jamaica600.2%
Kenya80.0%
Latin America6,63816.7%
Lebanon130.0%
Mexico5,96615.0%
Nepal430.1%
Nigeria440.1%
Northern Europe390.1%
Pakistan300.1%
Philippines640.2%
South America550.1%
South Central Asia1040.3%
South Eastern Asia820.2%
Taiwan10.0%
Vietnam40.0%
Western Africa600.2%
Western Asia130.0%
Western Europe330.1%
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Sex and Age in Hobbs

Sex and Age in Hobbs

The most populous age groups in Hobbs are 15 to 19 Years (1,999 | 9.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,863 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hobbs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,786 (8.6%)1,551 (8.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,675 (8.0%)1,863 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,579 (7.6%)1,206 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years1,999 (9.6%)1,380 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,614 (7.7%)1,734 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,818 (8.7%)1,452 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,535 (7.3%)1,260 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years1,737 (8.3%)1,138 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,153 (5.5%)872 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,138 (5.4%)1,119 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,126 (5.4%)1,008 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,121 (5.4%)961 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years727 (3.5%)1,140 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years817 (3.9%)895 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years405 (1.9%)496 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years300 (1.4%)267 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years91 (0.4%)274 (1.5%)
85 Years and over277 (1.3%)268 (1.4%)
Total20,898 (100.0%)18,884 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hobbs

Median Family Size in Hobbs

The median family size in Hobbs is 3.43 persons per family, with single male/father families (1,298 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.66 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (5,702 | 63.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hobbs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,702 (63.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father1,298 (14.5%)3.66
Single Female/Mother1,957 (21.8%)3.50
Total Families8,957 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Hobbs

The median household size in Hobbs is 2.80 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,298 | 9.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.1 persons per household. non-family households (4,576 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hobbs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,702 (42.1%)3.38
Single Male/Father1,298 (9.6%)4.10
Single Female/Mother1,957 (14.5%)3.77
Non-family4,576 (33.8%)1.30
Total Households13,533 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hobbs

Out of a total of 13,533 households in Hobbs, 8,957 (66.2%) are family households, while 4,576 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,263, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,758.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hobbs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,758 (27.8%)
2-Person Households3,263 (24.1%)643 (4.8%)
3-Person Households1,607 (11.9%)42 (0.3%)
4-Person Households2,281 (16.9%)132 (1.0%)
5-Person Households1,137 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households434 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households235 (1.7%)1 (0.0%)
Total8,957 (66.2%)4,576 (33.8%)

Female Fertility in Hobbs

Fertility by Age in Hobbs

Average fertility rate in Hobbs is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hobbs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years53 (7.0%)38.0
20 to 34 years617 (81.0%)139.0
35 to 50 years92 (12.1%)28.0
Total762 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hobbs

46.2% of women with births (762) in Hobbs are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hobbs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years260 (42.1%)357 (57.9%)
35 to 50 years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total352 (46.2%)410 (53.8%)

Fertility by Education in Hobbs

Average fertility rate in Hobbs is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 110.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 34.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hobbs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School229 (30.0%)110.0
High School Diploma259 (34.0%)106.0
College or Associate's Degree219 (28.7%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree20 (2.6%)26.0
Graduate Degree35 (4.6%)62.0
Total762 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hobbs

53.8% of women with births in Hobbs are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 82.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hobbs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School117 (51.1%)112 (48.9%)
High School Diploma45 (17.4%)214 (82.6%)
College or Associate's Degree135 (61.6%)84 (38.4%)
Bachelor's Degree20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total352 (46.2%)410 (53.8%)

Income in Hobbs

Income Overview in Hobbs

Per Capita Income in Hobbs is $30,660, while median incomes of families and households are $76,593 and $63,804 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income39,782$30,660
Median Family Income8,957$76,593
Mean Family Income8,957$102,784
Median Household Income13,533$63,804
Mean Household Income13,533$88,552
Income Deficit8,957$12,173
Wage / Income Gap (%)39,78246.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)39,78253.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index39,7820.49

Earnings by Sex in Hobbs

Average Earnings in Hobbs are $36,544, $54,345 for men and $28,982 for women, a difference of 46.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Hobbs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,196 (57.3%)$54,345
Female8,339 (42.7%)$28,982
Total19,535 (100.0%)$36,544

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hobbs

The most common earnings brackets in Hobbs are $100,000+ for men (2,071 | 18.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (848 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hobbs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less519 (4.6%)635 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999189 (1.7%)258 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499557 (5.0%)403 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999477 (4.3%)189 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499347 (3.1%)438 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999451 (4.0%)124 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499262 (2.3%)312 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999264 (2.4%)603 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499169 (1.5%)319 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999182 (1.6%)371 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999567 (5.1%)667 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999430 (3.8%)848 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999219 (2.0%)360 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999267 (2.4%)393 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999276 (2.5%)283 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999482 (4.3%)187 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,180 (10.5%)448 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999937 (8.4%)397 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,350 (12.1%)502 (6.0%)
$100,000+2,071 (18.5%)602 (7.2%)
Total11,196 (100.0%)8,339 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hobbs

Average earnings in Hobbs are $61,672 for men and $33,809 for women, a difference of 45.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,022. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,669, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hobbs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,022$18,375
High School Diploma$61,406$24,918
College or Associate's Degree$70,268$32,711
Bachelor's Degree$69,179$73,669
Graduate Degree$77,375$64,899
Total$61,672$33,809

Family Income in Hobbs

Family Income Brackets in Hobbs

According to the Hobbs family income data, there are 1,720 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 197 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hobbs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005466.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991972.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996096.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997268.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996277.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,63918.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,16413.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,72019.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998159.1%
$200,000+89610.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hobbs

5-person families (1,059 | 11.8%) account for the highest median family income in Hobbs with $108,344 per family, while 2-person families (3,611 | 40.3%) have the highest median income of $33,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hobbs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,611 (40.3%)$66,125
3-Person Families1,593 (17.8%)$73,832
4-Person Families2,095 (23.4%)$81,715
5-Person Families1,059 (11.8%)$108,344
6-Person Families399 (4.4%)$105,299
7+ Person Families200 (2.2%)$68,696
Total8,957 (100.0%)$76,593

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hobbs

The median family income in Hobbs is $76,593, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,132) having the highest median family income of $137,927, while families with no earners (916) have the lowest median family income of $31,452, accounting for 12.6% and 10.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hobbs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners916 (10.2%)$31,452
1 Earner3,839 (42.9%)$53,456
2 Earners3,070 (34.3%)$130,075
3+ Earners1,132 (12.6%)$137,927
Total8,957 (100.0%)$76,593

Household Income in Hobbs

Household Income Brackets in Hobbs

With 2,544 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hobbs, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 690 households (5.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hobbs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1108.2%
$10,000 to $14,9996905.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999887.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3269.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2329.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,54418.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,50211.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,08415.4%
$150,000 to $199,9999747.2%
$200,000+1,0968.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hobbs

The median household income in Hobbs is $63,804, with the highest median household income of $78,684 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,874 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,104, with 1,251 households (9.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hobbs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,251 (9.2%)$32,104
25 to 44 Years4,874 (36.0%)$78,684
45 to 64 Years5,047 (37.3%)$69,203
65+ Years2,361 (17.4%)$35,828
Total13,533 (100.0%)$63,804

Poverty in Hobbs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hobbs

With 17.4% poverty level for males and 20.5% for females among the residents of Hobbs, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 247 males (56.0%) and 176 females (62.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hobbs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years365 (20.8%)238 (16.7%)
5 Years247 (56.0%)176 (62.6%)
6 to 11 Years564 (28.1%)489 (24.2%)
12 to 14 Years174 (21.5%)96 (12.8%)
15 Years37 (9.5%)32 (8.7%)
16 and 17 Years99 (14.7%)187 (29.2%)
18 to 24 Years305 (13.1%)538 (26.5%)
25 to 34 Years537 (18.6%)790 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years204 (8.2%)273 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years286 (13.9%)356 (16.7%)
55 to 64 Years134 (7.7%)304 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years349 (28.7%)204 (14.9%)
75 Years and over92 (14.1%)113 (15.9%)
Total3,393 (17.4%)3,796 (20.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hobbs

According to the poverty statistics in Hobbs, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hobbs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,388 (79.2%)1,186 (83.3%)
5 Years194 (44.0%)105 (37.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,441 (71.9%)1,530 (75.8%)
12 to 14 Years634 (78.5%)656 (87.2%)
15 Years351 (90.5%)336 (91.3%)
16 and 17 Years572 (85.3%)453 (70.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,032 (87.0%)1,493 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,353 (81.4%)1,907 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,293 (91.8%)1,735 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,766 (86.1%)1,771 (83.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,616 (92.3%)1,794 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years866 (71.3%)1,166 (85.1%)
75 Years and over561 (85.9%)597 (84.1%)
Total16,067 (82.6%)14,729 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hobbs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hobbs show that 4.8% or 276 of the total 5,702 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.6%, comprising of 165 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hobbs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,764 (94.4%)165 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,885 (95.5%)89 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children722 (97.0%)22 (3.0%)
5 or more Children55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,426 (95.2%)276 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hobbs

According to the poverty data in Hobbs, 23.7% or 308 single-father households and 37.6% or 736 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 198 households (50.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hobbs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (1.1%)196 (31.9%)
1 or 2 Children106 (21.1%)292 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Children198 (50.6%)234 (67.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total308 (23.7%)736 (37.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hobbs

The poverty data for Hobbs shows that 276 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 1,044 of the single-parent households (32.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 165 households (5.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 432 household (58.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hobbs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children165 (5.6%)200 (20.5%)
1 or 2 Children89 (4.5%)398 (26.8%)
3 or 4 Children22 (3.0%)432 (58.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (24.1%)
Total276 (4.8%)1,044 (32.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Hobbs

Employment by Class of Employer in Hobbs

Among the 16,844 employed individuals in Hobbs, private company employees (12,412 | 73.7%), local government employees (1,110 | 6.6%), and state government employees (1,107 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hobbs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,41273.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5343.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7574.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6373.8%
Local Government Employees1,1106.6%
State Government Employees1,1076.6%
Federal Government Employees2751.6%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total16,844100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hobbs

According to the labor force statistics for Hobbs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (29,356), 63.8% or 18,729 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 1,386 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 75.8% or 3,714 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.9% or 285 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hobbs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,262 (48.3%)167 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,488 (74.3%)239 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,381 (72.8%)126 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,979 (70.8%)91 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,714 (75.8%)149 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,162 (72.0%)114 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,526 (73.3%)157 (10.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,294 (69.3%)52 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years894 (34.2%)285 (31.9%)
75 Years and over30 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,729 (63.8%)1,386 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hobbs

According to labor force statistics for Hobbs, 72.8% of individuals (14,054) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,305) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 689 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 2,581 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.9% or 455 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hobbs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,537 (61.0%)83 (2.0%)
High School Diploma4,601 (71.8%)634 (9.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,336 (74.4%)245 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,581 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,054 (72.8%)946 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hobbs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hobbs are Community & Social Service (1,900 | 11.0%), Management (1,567 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (749 | 4.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (537 | 3.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (444 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hobbs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hobbs, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (96.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (94.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (99.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (97.5%), and Health Technologists (96.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hobbs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management906 (57.8%)661 (42.2%)
Business & Financial193 (56.3%)150 (43.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science509 (94.8%)28 (5.2%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering427 (96.6%)15 (3.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science56 (81.2%)13 (18.8%)
Community & Social Service 279 (14.7%)1,621 (85.3%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (0.7%)441 (99.3%)
Legal Services & Support44 (11.3%)347 (88.7%)
Education Instruction & Library97 (13.0%)652 (87.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment135 (42.7%)181 (57.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (2.5%)317 (97.5%)
Health Technologists8 (3.3%)235 (96.7%)
Total (Category)1,895 (40.6%)2,777 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hobbs are Food Preparation & Serving (678 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (622 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (588 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (352 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (286 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Hobbs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hobbs, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.1%), Security & Protection (67.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (59.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.2%), Personal Care & Service (81.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hobbs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (0.9%)583 (99.2%)
Security & Protection192 (67.1%)94 (32.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention105 (59.7%)71 (40.3%)
Law Enforcement87 (79.1%)23 (20.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving303 (44.7%)375 (55.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance243 (39.1%)379 (60.9%)
Personal Care & Service65 (18.5%)287 (81.5%)
Total (Category)808 (32.0%)1,718 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hobbs are Office & Administration (2,264 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (1,381 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hobbs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hobbs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related695 (50.3%)686 (49.7%)
Office & Administration504 (22.3%)1,760 (77.7%)
Total (Category)1,199 (32.9%)2,446 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hobbs are Construction & Extraction (2,329 | 13.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (831 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (173 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hobbs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hobbs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry154 (89.0%)19 (11.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,315 (99.4%)14 (0.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair814 (98.0%)17 (2.1%)
Total (Category)3,283 (98.5%)50 (1.5%)
Total (Overall)9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hobbs are Transportation (1,672 | 9.6%), Material Moving (858 | 5.0%), and Production (631 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hobbs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hobbs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production485 (76.9%)146 (23.1%)
Transportation1,553 (92.9%)119 (7.1%)
Material Moving762 (88.8%)96 (11.2%)
Total (Category)2,800 (88.6%)361 (11.4%)
Total (Overall)9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hobbs

Employment Industries in Hobbs

The major employment industries in Hobbs include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (2,975 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (2,001 | 11.5%), Construction (1,435 | 8.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,311 | 7.6%), and Educational Services (1,226 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Hobbs

Employment Industries by Sex in Hobbs

The Hobbs industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (95.7%), Construction (95.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (83.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hobbs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting195 (61.1%)124 (38.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,720 (91.4%)255 (8.6%)
Construction1,373 (95.7%)62 (4.3%)
Manufacturing213 (41.7%)298 (58.3%)
Wholesale Trade466 (95.7%)21 (4.3%)
Retail Trade1,224 (61.2%)777 (38.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing928 (80.1%)230 (19.9%)
Utilities384 (66.7%)192 (33.3%)
Information180 (57.0%)136 (43.0%)
Finance & Insurance68 (25.6%)198 (74.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing70 (58.3%)50 (41.7%)
Professional & Scientific480 (48.2%)516 (51.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support290 (65.9%)150 (34.1%)
Educational Services292 (23.8%)934 (76.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance77 (5.9%)1,234 (94.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation74 (16.5%)374 (83.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services319 (27.1%)860 (72.9%)
Public Administration259 (31.2%)570 (68.8%)
Total9,985 (57.6%)7,352 (42.4%)

Education in Hobbs

School Enrollment in Hobbs

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,897 students in Hobbs are elementary school (2,893 | 26.6%), high school (2,374 | 21.8%), and middle school (2,252 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Hobbs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5855.4%
Kindergarten7076.5%
Elementary School2,89326.6%
Middle School2,25220.7%
High School2,37421.8%
College / Undergraduate1,91517.6%
Graduate / Professional1711.6%
Total10,897100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hobbs

Out of a total of 10,897 students who are enrolled in schools in Hobbs, 904 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,993 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 118 (35.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,006 (97.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hobbs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds328 (84.3%)61 (15.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,087 (89.3%)368 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,673 (96.0%)112 (4.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,006 (97.5%)52 (2.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds543 (83.7%)106 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds691 (92.7%)54 (7.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds454 (93.4%)32 (6.6%)
35 Years and over212 (64.2%)118 (35.8%)
Total9,993 (91.7%)904 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hobbs

Education (968 | 25.2%), business (836 | 21.7%), arts & humanities (428 | 11.1%), psychology (380 | 9.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (280 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 3,843 individuals in Hobbs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hobbs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics381.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2807.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1042.7%
Psychology3809.9%
Social Sciences1263.3%
Engineering2245.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies160.4%
Science & Technology2095.4%
Business83621.7%
Education96825.2%
Literature & Languages511.3%
Liberal Arts & History1283.3%
Visual & Performing Arts240.6%
Communications310.8%
Arts & Humanities42811.1%
Total3,843100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hobbs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hobbs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hobbs are males with 2 vehicles (4,028, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,889, making up 57.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hobbs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle86 (0.9%)251 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle1,389 (14.3%)2,168 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles4,028 (41.6%)1,889 (27.0%)
3 Vehicles2,339 (24.1%)1,622 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles1,350 (13.9%)750 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles494 (5.1%)317 (4.5%)
Total9,686 (100.0%)6,997 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hobbs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hobbs are 10 to 14 minutes (4,151 commuters, 25.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (3,008 commuters, 18.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,772 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Hobbs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,72710.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3,00818.2%
10 to 14 Minutes4,15125.1%
15 to 19 Minutes2,77216.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,0756.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1801.1%
30 to 34 Minutes8185.0%
35 to 39 Minutes670.4%
40 to 44 Minutes600.4%
45 to 59 Minutes5443.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4572.8%
90 or more Minutes1,66610.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Hobbs

The most common commute times in Hobbs are 10 to 14 minutes (2,007 commuters, 20.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,144 commuters, 31.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hobbs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes819 (8.5%)908 (13.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,645 (17.1%)1,363 (19.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,007 (20.8%)2,144 (31.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,397 (14.5%)1,375 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes741 (7.7%)334 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes61 (0.6%)119 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes501 (5.2%)317 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes67 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes50 (0.5%)10 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes396 (4.1%)148 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes374 (3.9%)83 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,577 (16.4%)89 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hobbs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hobbs are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,626, 16.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,979, 28.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hobbs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,626 (16.9%)208 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,539 (16.0%)167 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,172 (12.2%)90 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,502 (15.6%)241 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM602 (6.2%)721 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM743 (7.7%)713 (10.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM749 (7.8%)1,979 (28.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM496 (5.1%)1,148 (16.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM79 (0.8%)501 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM217 (2.2%)293 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM326 (3.4%)185 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM31 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM392 (4.1%)316 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM161 (1.7%)328 (4.8%)
Total9,635 (100.0%)6,890 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hobbs

Occupancy by Ownership in Hobbs

Of the total 13,533 dwellings in Hobbs, owner-occupied units account for 8,314 (61.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,219 (38.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hobbs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,31461.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,21938.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,533100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hobbs

Occupancy by Household Size in Hobbs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,75827.8%
2-Person Household3,90628.9%
3-Person Household1,64912.2%
4+ Person Household4,22031.2%
Total Housing Units13,533100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hobbs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hobbs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,055 (54.7%)1,703 (45.3%)
2-Person Household2,676 (68.5%)1,230 (31.5%)
3-Person Household1,096 (66.5%)553 (33.5%)
4+ Person Household2,487 (58.9%)1,733 (41.1%)
Total Housing Units8,314 (61.4%)5,219 (38.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hobbs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hobbs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,472 (56.0%)1,156 (44.0%)
High School Diploma2,111 (56.6%)1,622 (43.4%)
College/Associate Degree3,102 (66.0%)1,598 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,629 (65.9%)843 (34.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hobbs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hobbs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,84828.4%
35 to 44 Years2,27716.8%
45 to 54 Years2,65119.6%
55 to 64 Years2,39617.7%
65 to 74 Years1,44210.7%
75 to 84 Years4543.4%
85 Years and Over4653.4%
Total13,533100.0%

Housing Finances in Hobbs

Median Income by Occupancy in Hobbs

Median Income by Occupancy in Hobbs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,314 (61.4%)$74,412
Renter-Occupied5,219 (38.6%)$45,546
Average13,533 (100.0%)$63,804

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hobbs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hobbs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000236 (2.8%)526 (10.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999167 (2.0%)177 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999203 (2.4%)483 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999352 (4.2%)220 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999239 (2.9%)175 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999736 (8.8%)591 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999703 (8.5%)531 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,557 (18.7%)992 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999875 (10.5%)623 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,461 (17.6%)624 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more1,785 (21.5%)277 (5.3%)
Total8,314 (100.0%)5,219 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hobbs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hobbs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,461 (17.6%)251 (4.8%)
$300 to $4991,565 (18.8%)45 (0.9%)
$500 to $7991,379 (16.6%)852 (16.3%)
$800 to $999362 (4.3%)978 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,771 (21.3%)1,794 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999933 (11.2%)858 (16.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499426 (5.1%)15 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99994 (1.1%)47 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more323 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,314 (100.0%)5,219 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hobbs

Housing Structures in Hobbs

Housing Structures in Hobbs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,55670.6%
Single Unit, Attached3402.5%
2 Unit Apartments1170.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8686.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4333.2%
10 or more Apartments9326.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,2879.5%
Total13,533100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hobbs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hobbs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,317 (76.6%)2,239 (23.4%)
Single Unit, Attached146 (42.9%)194 (57.1%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11 (1.3%)857 (98.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)433 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments33 (3.5%)899 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other807 (62.7%)480 (37.3%)
Total8,314 (61.4%)5,219 (38.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hobbs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hobbs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)208 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms256 (3.1%)825 (15.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,098 (37.3%)3,321 (63.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,228 (38.8%)647 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms1,732 (20.8%)218 (4.2%)
Total8,314 (100.0%)5,219 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hobbs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hobbs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,105 (49.4%)2,219 (42.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas375 (4.5%)84 (1.6%)
Electricity3,656 (44.0%)2,850 (54.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels178 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)66 (1.3%)
Total8,314 (100.0%)5,219 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hobbs

Household Vehicle Usage in Hobbs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle110 (1.3%)606 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle2,265 (27.2%)1,982 (38.0%)
2 Vehicles2,866 (34.5%)2,014 (38.6%)
3 or more Vehicles3,073 (37.0%)617 (11.8%)
Total8,314 (100.0%)5,219 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hobbs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hobbs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,2394,075
Median Property Value$150,600$195,200
Median Household Income$59,858$1,164
Monthly Housing Costs$363$323
Real Estate Taxes$545$232

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hobbs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hobbs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000355 (8.4%)109 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,053 (24.8%)619 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,344 (55.3%)2,547 (62.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999356 (8.4%)437 (10.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99942 (1.0%)323 (7.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99989 (2.1%)40 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,239 (100.0%)4,075 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hobbs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hobbs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000222 (5.2%)16 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999563 (13.3%)181 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999543 (12.8%)231 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999470 (11.1%)193 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999887 (20.9%)233 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999352 (8.3%)670 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999581 (13.7%)523 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more621 (14.6%)880 (21.6%)
Total4,239 (100.0%)4,075 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hobbs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hobbs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,735 (40.9%)100,266 (2,460.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x722 (17.0%)1,848 (45.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x304 (7.2%)993 (24.4%)
4.0x or more1,347 (31.8%)572 (14.0%)
Total4,239 (100.0%)4,075 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hobbs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hobbs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,776 (65.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499756 (17.8%)1,335 (32.8%)
$800 to $1,499572 (13.5%)765 (18.8%)
Total4,239 (100.0%)4,075 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hobbs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hobbs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hobbs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,891 (95.9%)168 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years7,480 (89.1%)914 (10.9%)
19 to 25 Years3,784 (81.2%)878 (18.8%)
26 to 34 Years4,019 (83.7%)783 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,705 (82.1%)808 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,633 (86.9%)546 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,021 (78.5%)827 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,151 (83.2%)434 (16.8%)
75 Years and older1,297 (95.2%)66 (4.8%)
Total32,981 (85.9%)5,424 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hobbs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hobbs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,891 (95.9%)168 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,480 (89.1%)914 (10.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,784 (81.2%)878 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hobbs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hobbs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,719 (83.7%)918 (16.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,322 (76.2%)1,348 (23.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,408 (86.2%)1,024 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,409 (87.4%)637 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over12,696 (89.8%)1,441 (10.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hobbs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hobbs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,637 (65.0%)1,270 (31.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,829 (45.6%)3,928 (46.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,694 (36.3%)2,171 (46.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,417 (29.5%)2,737 (57.0%)
35 to 44 Years710 (15.7%)3,040 (67.4%)
45 to 54 Years862 (20.6%)2,836 (67.9%)
55 to 64 Years806 (20.9%)2,373 (61.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,002 (77.4%)1,168 (45.2%)
75 Years and over1,297 (95.2%)562 (41.2%)
Total15,254 (39.7%)20,085 (52.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hobbs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hobbs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (2.6%)31 (2.0%)
5 to 17 Years350 (8.1%)49 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years410 (7.6%)545 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years573 (9.1%)719 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years330 (27.2%)461 (33.7%)
75 Years and over358 (54.8%)366 (51.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hobbs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hobbs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (2.6%)31 (2.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)61 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years254 (4.0%)117 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years109 (9.0%)106 (7.7%)
75 Years and over216 (33.1%)218 (30.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hobbs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years236 (5.5%)11 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.6%)239 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years147 (2.3%)298 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years53 (4.4%)155 (11.3%)
75 Years and over91 (13.9%)63 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hobbs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years195 (4.5%)38 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years223 (4.1%)378 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years115 (1.8%)243 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years84 (6.9%)134 (9.8%)
75 Years and over80 (12.2%)95 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hobbs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years128 (2.4%)178 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years164 (2.6%)484 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years208 (17.1%)246 (18.0%)
75 Years and over133 (20.4%)269 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hobbs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (0.8%)70 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years46 (0.7%)80 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years16 (1.3%)50 (3.6%)
75 Years and over19 (2.9%)189 (26.6%)

Technology Access in Hobbs

Computing Device Access in Hobbs

Computing Device Access in Hobbs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,84865.4%
Smartphone11,81987.3%
Tablet7,33154.2%
No Computing Device1,1298.3%
Total13,533100.0%

Internet Access in Hobbs

Internet Access in Hobbs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.1%
Broadband Home9,15967.7%
Cellular Data Only1,64012.1%
Satellite Internet1,3279.8%
No Internet2,32517.2%
Total13,533100.0%

Hobbs Summary

Hobbs is a city located in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Lea County and is located in the southeastern corner of the state. The city is named after James Hobbs, a former mayor of El Paso, Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 34,122, making it the tenth-largest city in New Mexico.

Geography

Hobbs is located at 32°45′N 103°12′W (32.75, -103.20). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.41%) is water.
Hobbs is located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, near the Texas border. It is approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of the Texas city of Lubbock and approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of the Texas city of Midland.

Economy

Hobbs is the economic center of Lea County and the surrounding region. The city is home to a variety of industries, including oil and gas production, manufacturing, agriculture, and retail.
The city is home to several major employers, including the University of the Southwest, Lea Regional Medical Center, and the Lea County Correctional Facility. The city is also home to several oil and gas production companies, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Occidental Petroleum.

The city is also home to several retail stores including Walmart Lowe s and Target

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 34,122 people, 11,945 households, and 8,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,417.3 people per square mile (546.7/km2). There were 13,072 housing units at an average density of 541.2 per square mile (209.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 2.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 25.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.2% of the population.
There were 11,945 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $35,945. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $21,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hobbs?
Total Population of Hobbs is 39,782.
What is the Total Male Population of Hobbs?
Total Male Population of Hobbs is 20,898.
What is the Total Female Population of Hobbs?
Total Female Population of Hobbs is 18,884.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hobbs?
There are 110.67 Males per 100 Females in Hobbs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hobbs?
There are 90.36 Females per 100 Males in Hobbs.
What is the Median Population Age in Hobbs?
Median Population Age in Hobbs is 30.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hobbs
Average Family Size in Hobbs is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hobbs
Average Household Size in Hobbs is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hobbs?
Per Capita income in Hobbs is $30,660.
What is the Median Family Income in Hobbs?
Median Family Income in Hobbs is $76,593.
What is the Median Household income in Hobbs?
Median Household Income in Hobbs is $63,804.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hobbs?
Income or Wage Gap in Hobbs is 46.7%.
Women in Hobbs earn 53.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hobbs?
Family Income Deficit in Hobbs is $12,173.
Families that are below poverty line in Hobbs earn $12,173 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hobbs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hobbs is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hobbs?
There are 18,729 People in the Labor Forcein in Hobbs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hobbs?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hobbs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hobbs?
Unemployment Rate in Hobbs is 7.4%.