North Hobbs, NM is a small town of about 6,148 people with a population density of 235 people per square mile. It is located in Lea County and has a semi-arid climate which makes it great for year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, rock climbing and hiking. The local businesses include entertainment venues such as the Roller City Skate Arena and the Cactus Bowl bowling alley. There are also shops and restaurants throughout the city like Rays Mexican Kitchen, Inman's Beef Jerky, and The Rabbit Hole Boutique. Other organizations in North Hobbs include the African American Museum of New Mexico and the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame. Throughout the year there are various sporting events that take place in North Hobbs including Bull Riding Competitions at the Lea County Event Center or High School Basketball games at Hobbs High School.
The population in North Hobbs is 6,148. There are 236 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in North Hobbs is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in North Hobbs is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in North Hobbs
- 59.5% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 33.4% are married with children
- 9.7% have children, but are single
Race in North Hobbs
- 52.7% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 42.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander