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Hobbs, NM is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 39,476. It has a population density of 1,490 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The city offers plenty of opportunities for locals and visitors alike to experience its unique culture and way of life. Popular businesses in Hobbs include the Zia Grill, Red Lobster and Buffalo Wild Wings. Year-round outdoor activities include golfing at Rockwind Community Links or visiting the nearby Lovington Lake Park for picnicking and camping. For those looking for cultural experiences, there are several organizations like the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum or local sporting events such as football games at Eunice High School Stadium.

The population in Hobbs is 39,476. There are 1,495 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hobbs is 30.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hobbs is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Hobbs
- 48.5% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 22.7% have children, but are single
Race in Hobbs

- 33.8% are White
- 6.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 56.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleHobbs, New MexicoUnited States
  39,476.0329,725,481.0
  47.6%50.5%
  52.4%49.5%
  30.438.4
 
  38,475.0326,569,308.0
  33,974.0309,327,143.0
  28,657.0285,036,114.0
  29,115.0251,960,433.0
  37.3%15.6%
  35.1%30.8%
 
  1495.493.4
  26.3993531905.423
  0.038264836.791
 
  30.5%59.4%
  5.2%12.2%
  1.0%5.6%
  0.9%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  1.3%3.2%
  60.7%18.4%
 
  48.5%49.8%
  45.6%48.0%
  2.9%1.8%
  51.5%50.2%
  37.2%33.8%
  9.4%10.8%
  5.0%5.6%
 
  2.852.6
  13,178.0124,010,992.0
  9,036.080,755,759.0
  36.6%30.5%
  30.2%42.9%
  4,142.043,255,233.0
  24.6%15.8%
  8.7%10.8%
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Over 9 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 14 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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