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Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 74 miles NW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 206 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 28,657.
In Hobbs, about 54% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Hobbs is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 36% of Hobbs is non-white. Hobbs boasts a diverse population for New Mexico, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Hobbs had a median family income of $33,017.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hobbs ($22,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Hobbs are owner-occupied.
In Hobbs, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Hobbs than in most places of its size.
Comparing Hobbs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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