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Hobbs city, New Mexico

Official LSAD Designation: Hobbs city • Census GEOID: 3532520 • Lea County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Hobbs city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $64,021 ±$6,762
Per Capita Income $32,862 ±$3,727
Poverty Rate 19.7% ±3.4%
Population Below Poverty Level 7,593 ±1,299
Unemployment Rate 6.3% ±2.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 17,654 ±882
Broadband Internet Rate 86.5% ±2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).