Über Hobbs
Hobbs is located in Lea county New mexico with a geographic area of 26.4 square miles. The total population in Hobbs is 38,475 with 52.5% male and 47.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 30.0% of the population and over age 65 is 9.9% of the population. The median household income is $57,646, per capita income is $27,218. There are a total of 12,627 housing units with 60.1% owner occupied. Education includes 24.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 19.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Hobbs in the summer is 78 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.