North Hobbs, NM Demographics

A map of North Hobbs's Population by Race

North Hobbs, New Mexico has an estimated population of 6,034, a decrease from the 6,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% Hispanic, 36.2% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Hobbs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Hobbs has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Hobbs, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Hobbs is ranked the 38th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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). North Hobbs was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Hobbs's White Population

2,184 residents of North Hobbs, or 36.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Hobbs is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. North Hobbs ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's White population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of North Hobbs's population has decreased from 49.1% to 36.2%.

North Hobbs is more White than neighboring Hobbs (28.2% White), Monument (4.2% White), and Lovington (26.6% White). North Hobbs is less White than neighboring Nadine (90.4% White), and Eunice (38.8% White).

North Hobbs's Black Population

0 residents of North Hobbs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Hobbs is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. North Hobbs ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Hobbs's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

North Hobbs is less Black than neighboring Hobbs (5.1% Black), Lovington (0.9% Black), and Eunice (3.2% Black).

North Hobbs's Asian Population

0 residents of North Hobbs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Hobbs is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. North Hobbs ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Hobbs's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

North Hobbs is less Asian than neighboring Hobbs (1% Asian), and Lovington (0.9% Asian).

North Hobbs's Hispanic Population

3,750 residents of North Hobbs, or 62.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Hobbs is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Hobbs ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Hobbs's population has increased from 45.4% to 62.1%.

North Hobbs is more Hispanic than neighboring Nadine (8.1% Hispanic), and Eunice (56.4% Hispanic). North Hobbs is less Hispanic than neighboring Hobbs (62.9% Hispanic), Monument (80.3% Hispanic), and Lovington (69.1% Hispanic).

North Hobbs's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of North Hobbs, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Hobbs is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Hobbs ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Hobbs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

North Hobbs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nadine (0% Native American/Other), Monument (0% Native American/Other), Lovington (0.3% Native American/Other), and Eunice (0% Native American/Other). North Hobbs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hobbs (0.8% Native American/Other).

North Hobbs's Multiracial Population

61 residents of North Hobbs, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Hobbs is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Hobbs ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Hobbs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.9%. Multiracial residents' share of North Hobbs's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.0%.

North Hobbs is less Multiracial than neighboring Hobbs (2% Multiracial), Nadine (1.5% Multiracial), Monument (15.5% Multiracial), Lovington (2.3% Multiracial), and Eunice (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.