What is the population of Hobbs, New Mexico?

Hobbs has a population of approximately 40,252 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hobbs, New Mexico located?

Hobbs is located in New Mexico, United States, at approximate coordinates 32.7291°, -103.1608°.

What is the median household income in Hobbs?

The median household income in Hobbs is approximately $64,021 based on the most recent open data.

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Hobbs

Total population

40,252

Median home value

$191,300

17.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$64,021

Hobbs$64k

National$74k

Founded

1907

Elevation1104 m

Land area18.9 km²

Coordinates32.73°, -103.16°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1907

Elevation

1104 m

Area

18.9 km²

Official website

www.hobbsnm.org

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Overview

Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 40,508 at the 2020 census, increasing from 34,122 in 2010. It is the state's seventh-most populous city.

History & geography

History

Hobbs was founded in 1907 when James Isaac Hobbs established a homestead and named the settlement. In 1910, the Hobbs post office opened, with James Hobbs as the first postmaster. By 1911, about 25 landowners lived in Hobbs. The small, isolated settlement expanded rapidly following the discovery of oil by the Midwest Oil Company in 1927. A refinery was built the following year, and in 1929, the town of Hobbs was officially incorporated. At the peak of this oil boom, over 12,000 people lived in Hobbs. When the Great Depression hit, oil prices dropped and the population fell to only about 3,000 in 1931. A few years later, though, activity picked up in the oilfields and the population climbed to about 14,000 in 1940. Following the outbreak of World War II, Hobbs Army Airfield was built north of town in 1942. In 1948, the city bought the air base and converted it into the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, which is still used for soaring competitions. The first college in Hobbs opened in 1956. It was initially the First Baptist College, and in 1962, it became the College of the Southwest. The name was changed again to University of the Southwest in 2008. A second college, New Mexico Junior College, opened in 1966. An ordinance was passed in Hobbs in November 2022 to prevent abortion clinics from operating. This ordinance was overwritten by a 2023 state law prohibiting local abortion bans.

Geography

Hobbs is in eastern Lea County, less than west of the Texas border. U.S. Routes 62/180 pass through the city, leading east to Seminole, Texas, and west to Carlsbad. State Road 18 also passes through Hobbs, leading northwest to Lovington, the Lea county seat, and south to Kermit, Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hobbs has a total area of , of which , or 0.14%, is covered by water. Land in the city drains either east to Seminole Draw or southeast to Monument Draw, both of which are tributaries of Mustang Draw in Texas and ultimately part of the Colorado River watershed.

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