Census ACS · #481 μSA
Hobbs Metro Area
The Hobbs, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 73,154 residents. The median household income is $68,750 and the median home value is $176,000.
73,154
Population
17
People / sq mi
$68,750
Median Income
$176,000
Median Home Value
The Hobbs CBSA covers 4,392 sq mi of land at 16.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$68,750
Median Household Income
$31,554
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$176,000
Median Home Value
$1,119
Median Rent
69.5%
Homeownership
Education
75.6%
High School+
15.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.7%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
37.7%
Foreign Born
Hobbs spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hobbs, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 73,154 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #481 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hobbs metro area is $68,750, with a per capita income of $31,554.
The Hobbs, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Hobbs, Nm CBSA (26020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Hobbs: 15.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Hobbs is a metro area in NM with a population of 73,154.
The typical household here earns about $68,750, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $176,000, with typical rent around $1,119.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.3%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.