North Hobbs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,099
Population
235/sq mi density
$89,279
Median Income
$34,610 per capita
$233,200
Home Value
$209,664 Zillow
$1,109
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$89,279 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,200 home value, $1,109/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,099
Census 2023
Population Density
235
per square mile
Land Area
10.1
square miles (26.1 km²)
Median Age
34.8 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 51.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.9%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
51.6%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 35.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
60.3%
Spanish
35.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.5%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.6%
11% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
81.5%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
18.5%
115% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.473
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,099 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 235 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 60.3% |
| Spanish | 35.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.5% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 11.6% |
| Health Insurance | 81.5% |
| Uninsured | 18.5% |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.473 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |