North Hobbs is a city located in Lea County New Mexico. North Hobbs has a 2024 population of 5,866. North Hobbs is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,860 in 2020.
The average household income in North Hobbs is $92,101 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in North Hobbs is 36.2 years: 34.4 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Hobbs was:
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,915 | 3.06 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 1,126 | 3.51 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 530 | 1.5 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 181 | 3.67 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 78 | 5.87 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$53,125
Average Earnings
$71,107
Average Male
$39,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.34% of North Hobbs residents speak only English, while 35.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.66% of the population.
rate
15.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.65%
Male Poverty Rate
17.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Hobbs is Other, with 28.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Hobbs is White, with 11.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.94%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.47%
Born in North Hobbs
85.95%
Native Born
14.05%
Foreign Born
8.97%
Non Citizen
5.08%
Naturalized
85.95% of North Hobbs residents were born in the United States, with 44.47% having been born in New Mexico. 8.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,866 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 5,864 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,863 | -285 | -4.64% |
| 2021 | 6,148 | 288 | 4.91% |
| 2020 | 5,860 | -441 | -7% |
| 2019 | 6,301 | 233 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 6,068 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 6,083 | 184 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 5,899 | -135 | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 6,034 | 165 | 2.81% |
| 2014 | 5,869 | 417 | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 5,452 | 159 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5,293 | 469 | 9.72% |
| 2011 | 4,824 | -567 | -10.52% |
| 2010 | 5,391 | 0 | 0% |