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Hobbs, NM


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Hobbs, New Mexico

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.

The People and Families of Hobbs

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hobbs had a median family income of $33,017.

Political Inclinations

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.

Hobbs Housing

About 68% of housing units in Hobbs are owner-occupied.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Hobbs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHobbs Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHobbs Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHobbs Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hobbs Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hobbs, NM

Comparing Hobbs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use15
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime12

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