History
Hobbs was founded in 1907 when James Isaac Hobbs established aGeography
Hobbs is in eastern Lea County, less than west of theClimate
Hobbs, like many parts of eastern New Mexico, has aDemographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, 40,508 people, 12,028 households, and 8,572 families resided in the city.2010 census
As of 2010, 33,405 people, 10,040 households, and 7,369 families were residing in the city. The population density was . The 11,968 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the city was 63.5% White, 6.8% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 24.5% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 42.18% of the population. Of the 10,040 households, 39.8% had children under 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were not families. About 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72, and the average family size was 3.22. In the city, the age distribution was 30.4% under 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,100, and for a family was $33,017. Males had a median income of $31,352 versus $20,841 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,209. About 20.2% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.Economy
The largest industries in Hobbs are mining/quarrying and oil and gas extraction, followed by retail trade and educational services. Hobbs is also home to Zia Park, a racetrack, hotel and casino with over 750 slot machines and table games.Arts and culture
Located in Hobbs are the headquarters of theTransportation
Highways
*Railroad
The Texas & New Mexico Railway provides freight service.Airport
Lea County Regional Airport serves Hobbs with one commercial passenger airline flying to it.Education
*Notable people
*See also
*References
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* {{authority control Cities in New Mexico Cities in Lea County, New Mexico Micropolitan areas of New Mexico Populated places established in 1907 1907 establishments in New Mexico Territory