Hobbs, NM Demographics

A map of Hobbs's Population by Race

Hobbs, New Mexico had a population of 40,508 in 2020. It was 28.4% White, 5.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 61.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hobbs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hobbs's White Population

11,515 residents of Hobbs identify as White, or 28.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Hobbs slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #291 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more White than neighboring Lovington (22.2% White). Hobbs is less White than neighboring North Hobbs (49.1% White), Nadine (39.2% White), Monument (44.1% White), and Eunice (40.3% White).

Hobbs's Black Population

2,058 residents of Hobbs identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hobbs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more Black than neighboring North Hobbs (1.4% Black), Nadine (0.4% Black), Monument (1.4% Black), Lovington (1.8% Black), and Eunice (1.1% Black).

Hobbs's Asian Population

491 residents of Hobbs identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hobbs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more Asian than neighboring North Hobbs (0.5% Asian), Nadine (0% Asian), Monument (0% Asian), Lovington (0.7% Asian), and Eunice (0.1% Asian).

Hobbs's Hispanic Population

25,076 residents of Hobbs identify as Hispanic, or 61.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hobbs larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #165 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more Hispanic than neighboring North Hobbs (45.4% Hispanic), Nadine (57.9% Hispanic), Monument (51.6% Hispanic), and Eunice (54.6% Hispanic). Hobbs is less Hispanic than neighboring Lovington (73.3% Hispanic).

Hobbs's Native American/Other Population

496 residents of Hobbs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hobbs slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Hobbs (0.9% Native American/Other), Nadine (0.8% Native American/Other), Monument (0% Native American/Other), Lovington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Eunice (0.9% Native American/Other).

Hobbs's Multiracial Population

872 residents of Hobbs identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hobbs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Hobbs is ranked #276 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hobbs is more Multiracial than neighboring Nadine (1.7% Multiracial), and Lovington (1.1% Multiracial). Hobbs is less Multiracial than neighboring North Hobbs (2.7% Multiracial), Monument (2.8% Multiracial), and Eunice (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.