Hobbs, NM is a vibrant metropolitan area located in southeastern New Mexico. The population of the metro area is 72,743 with a population density of 16.36 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population density of 93.29 People per Square mile. Hobbs is home to several local businesses including Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory and Farley's Food Fun & Pub which provide delicious dining options for locals and visitors alike. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and golfing at Hogan Park Golf Course. Demographic organizations include LEAAD (Leadership Education for Adult Development) and Zia Pueblo that provide educational resources to the local community. The city also has a rich sports history with numerous local sporting events such as baseball games at JF Griggs Sports Complex and cross country meets at Hobbs Country Club.
The population in Hobbs Metro Area is 72,743. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hobbs Metro Area is 31.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hobbs Metro Area is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hobbs Metro Area
- 51.2% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 36.6% are married with children
- 19.6% have children, but are single
Race in Hobbs Metro Area
- 37.2% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 56.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander