Demographics & People — Hobbs, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 39,887 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~41,100 |
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| Median Age | 32.5 |
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| Total Households | 14,077 |
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| Family Households | 9,264 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,416 |
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| Black or African American | 2,366 |
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| Asian | 374 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24,698 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 25,003 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 24,983 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 21,622 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,885 |
| American | 2,906 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,507 |
| German | 2,067 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,691 |
| English | 1,641 |
| Irish | 1,481 |
Language
| English Only | 21,278 |
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| Spanish | 14,402 |
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| Population 5+ | 36,514 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,068 |
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| Population 18+ | 28,029 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hobbs, New Mexico.
