Hobbs, NM โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lea County ยท New Mexico

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hobbs based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hobbs
National Avg
New Mexico Avg
Population: 67Income: 44Home Value: 18Safety: 100Education: 14Median Age: 53Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

39,887

2023 ACS

Median Income

$65,691

2023

Median Home Value

$180,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,132

2023

Median Age

31.7

Unemployment

6.6%

Cost of Living Index

102.2

100 = national avg

Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, with a population of 39,887 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hobbs is one of the communities in New Mexico.

The median household income in Hobbs is $65,691, and the median home value is $180,700. The cost of living index is 102.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,132 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, and the median age is 31.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

39,887

Male

21,163

53.1%

Female

18,724

46.9%

Median Age

31.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.0%

High School or Higher

29.3%

Foreign Born

17.3%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.263

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

48.7%

Foreign Born

17.3%

White
48.7%
Black
5.9%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
31.5%
Other
11.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

61.9%

24,698 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

38.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
21,411 (86.7%)
Puerto Rican
162 (0.7%)
Cuban
203 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
27 (0.1%)
Guatemalan
12 (0.0%)
Colombian
52 (0.2%)
Honduran
242 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
2,589 (10.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
29 (7.7%)
Chinese
3 (0.8%)
Filipino
126 (33.6%)
Vietnamese
7 (1.9%)
Pakistani
85 (22.7%)
Other Asian
124 (33.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
8 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
112 (24.8%)
Other Native American
338 (74.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,514

English Only

58.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

14,402 speakers

Limited English

15.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
14,402 (39.4%)
German
241 (0.7%)
Other Indo-European
168 (0.5%)
Other Languages
143 (0.4%)
Tagalog
94 (0.3%)
Arabic
67 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
54 (0.1%)
Korean
49 (0.1%)
Other Asian
14 (0.0%)
Vietnamese
3 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

84.5%

Limited English Proficiency

15.5%

Spanish
38.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
35.7% limited English
Other Languages
22.4% limited English
Tagalog
17.0% limited English
Arabic
16.4% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,124

2.8% of population

Disability Rate

20.6%

231 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$56,053

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
19.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.0%
Vietnam
32.3%
Korea
2.0%
World War II
3.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
0.7%
35-54
30.9%
55-64
13.4%
65-74
32.4%
75+
22.6%

Male Veterans

1,018

90.6%

Female Veterans

106

9.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$56,053

Non-Veteran Income

$34,495

Difference

$21,558

62.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

231

Without Disability

893

Disability Rate

20.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

11,039

#1 Ancestry

American

6.9% (2,748)

#2 Ancestry

German

5.2% (2,064)

#3 Ancestry

English

4.8% (1,904)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
6.9%
German
5.2%
English
4.8%
Irish
4.2%
European
1.7%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
Italian
0.9%
French
0.6%
Scottish
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Dutch
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Swedish
0.1%
Czech
0.1%
British
0.1%
Welsh
0.1%
Polish
0.1%
West Indian
0.1%
Swiss
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,077

Family Households

9,264

65.8%

Married Couples

5,963

42.4%

Non-Family Households

4,813

34.2%

Single Mother Households

2,098

14.9%

Single Father Households

1,203

8.5%

Living Alone

4,157

29.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,146

In Married Couple

5,049

49.8%

With Single Mother

2,886

28.4%

With Single Father

2,211

21.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$82,849

Married Couple Income

$99,909

Single Mother Income

$31,508

Single Father Income

$83,780

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

860

Grandparents Responsible

461

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$65,691

-10% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,083

-11% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.5%

+50% vs national

Gini Index

0.5066

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.6%

+27% vs national

SNAP Recipients

21.8%

of households

How Hobbs Compares

Hobbs vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hobbs is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
19.9%
$25-50K
19.6%
$50-75K
17.8%
$75-100K
10.1%
$100-150K
15.8%
$150-200K
7.6%
$200K+
9.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

+3% vs NM avg

Labor Force

18,708

Employed

17,458

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

29.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

31.7

Work from Home

2.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

102.2

100 = national avg

+2.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,977

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$106,309

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
105.5
Food
100.2
Transportation
100.4
Healthcare
100.2
Utilities
101.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,068

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,324

per month

The median household income in Hobbs, NM is $65,691, which is 10.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,083. The poverty rate of 20.5% is higher than the NM state average of 20.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5066, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, compared to the state average of 6.4%. The labor force is 18,708. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 102.2, which is 2.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 105.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,977 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$283,300

Median List Price

$292,350

Price Per Sq Ft

$154

Days on Market

18

Active Inventory

41

Months of Supply

2.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$206,003

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,347

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

48.1%

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
48.1%
Listings with Price Drops
26.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 0.6%List Price โ†‘ 19.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

18

New Listings

34

Pending Sales

27

Homes Sold โ†“ 45.5%New Listings โ†“ 10.5%Pending โ†“ 34.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$154

Median List $/SF

$164

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 18.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Hobbs vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hobbs is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$180,700

Median Rent

$1,132

Total Housing Units

15,687

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Owner Occupied

62.8%

Renter Occupied

37.2%

Median Property Tax

$843

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$741

Housing Types

Single Family
71.2%
Multi-Family
18.4%
Mobile Home
10.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$843

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.47%

of home value

Median Home Value

$180,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,311

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($843) by the median home value ($180,700). In Hobbs, NM, this works out to an effective rate of 0.47%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hobbs, NM is $283,300 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 18 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $154. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,347/month. About 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 15,687 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $843. The effective tax rate is 0.47%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.93

per 1,000 residents

+205% vs national

Property Crime Rate

37.51

per 1,000 residents

+118% vs national

Total Crimes

1,771

2024

Violent Clearance

28%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

-10.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Hobbs Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hobbs vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hobbs is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 8.9%Property โ†“ 16.8%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hobbs police solve 31% of aggravated assault cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent80.2112.5%
RapeViolent260.677.7%
RobberyViolent200.5125.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2546.5230.7%
BurglaryProperty3398.7010.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty97925.1220.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1443.696.9%

Hobbs, NM reported 309 violent crimes and 1,462 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 residents is 205.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 28% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 979 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 34.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243091,4627.9337.51
20233471,9458.8649.67
20223711,8819.5348.34
20213291,5408.2438.57
20202741,6986.8942.72
20182551,5796.6541.21
20172511,6646.4642.81
20162211,8955.6248.16
20152761,7107.2845.10

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.0

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

82.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

66.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

1.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

7

Public Assistance

$2.7M

Individual Assistance

$29K

Most Common Type

Biological

2 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$53K$29K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2014$2.7Mโ€”
Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Fire Threats โ†’FireMay 2000โ€”โ€”
Thunderstorms, Hail & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1992โ€”โ€”
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

207

Total Claims Paid

$931,258

Avg Claim Payout

$4,499

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$428,932

Properties Protected

12

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.18

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$73,000
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$52,350
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$12,875
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control1$0
204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine1$20,117

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hobbs has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, lightning. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 207 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,707,551 in public assistance recovery funding. $29,157 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.7%

0.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

21.9%

11.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.3%

Arthritis

20.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

37.8%

Lack of Support

27.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

18.2%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Hobbs has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 21.9% of adults lack health insurance. 64.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.0 mi

Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Yoakum County Hospital20.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Nor-Lea Hospital District22.3 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Memorial Hospital25.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho41.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

40,501

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY40,4180
RANCHO DAL PASO LLC DBA ADOBE VILLAGE831

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

9

Total COโ‚‚e

4.3M MT

Top Emitter

Hobbs Generating Station

1.6M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Hobbs Generating Station
Lea Power Partners Llc
Power Plants1,600,257
Mewbourne Oil Company - Permian Basin 430
Mewbourne Holdings Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems954,688
Cunningham
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants866,328
Maddox
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants448,163
LINAM RANCH GAS PLANT
Phillips 66
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems222,122
DKL Libby Gas Plant
Delek Us Holdings Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems96,752
DKL - 430 - Permian Basin Gathering and Boosting
Delek Us Holdings Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems82,688
North Hobbs Reinjection Compression Facility (RCF) and West Injection Battery (WIB)
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems21,862
Mewbourne Oil Company - Permian Basin 430 Gf
Mewbourne Holdings Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems12,377

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 9 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.3M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

78.6%

-0% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-64% vs national

Work From Home

2.2%

-76% vs national

Carpool

16.9%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Hobbs's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

5-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202334030
202289020
202133000
202011000
201855211

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Hobbs, NM covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 2.2% work from home, which is below the NM state average of 9.0%. 16.9% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

13.2%

of households

Total Households

14,077

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.3%
Satellite
10.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.9%
No Internet Access
13.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
89.2%
Desktop / Laptop
65.5%
Tablet
56.0%
Smartphone Only
17.2%
No Computer
6.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.2ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.5ยข

per kWh

-32% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.4ยข

per kWh

-54% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$93

residential

-37% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New Mexico averages 14.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $93. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hobbs vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

40,501

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water40,4180
RANCHO DAL PASO LLC DBA ADOBE VILLAGECommunityGround water831

84.4% of households in Hobbs have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.2% of households have no internet access. 17.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 40,501 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hobbs is located in Lea County, NM. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hobbs.

Election Overview

Source: Lea County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

3,930

18.5%

GOP Votes

16,997

80.1%

Total Votes

21,209

Margin

R+61.6%

Shift from 2020

R+2.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+61.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20243,93016,99721,20918.5%80.1%R+61.6
20204,06116,53120,91819.4%79.0%R+59.6
20163,87712,30617,36922.3%70.9%R+48.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Lea County recorded 21,209 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.1% of the vote compared to 18.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lea County has shifted 13.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

158

Total Assets

$365.9M

Total Income

$83.2M

Per 10K Residents

39.6

nonprofits

-21.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

18

Median Assets

$389K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
25
Religion
24
Education
15
Recreation & Sports
10
Philanthropy
6
Arts & Culture
5
Crime & Legal
5
Mental Health
4
Community Improvement
4
Animal-Related
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Youth Development
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
International
1
Mutual Benefit
1
94.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $345.4M of $365.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hobbs

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
J F MADDOX FOUNDATIONEducation$247.3M$14.4M1964
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST FOUNDATIONโ€”$22.5M$2.2M1975
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWESTEducation$20.5M$22.7M1960
NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATIONโ€”$15.0M$2.4M1970
GUIDANCE CENTER OF LEA COUNTY INCMental Health$10.1M$13.2M1972
BOYS CLUB OF HOBBS INCYouth Development$9.6M$2.1M1967
SOARING SOCIETY OF AMERICA FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$7.6M$558K2020
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$5.9M$817K1987
LEA COUNTY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.9M$843Kโ€”
UNITED WAY OF LEA COUNTY INCโ€”$2.0M$1.5M1970
SHERIS HOUSE OF HOPE INCCrime & Legal$1.4M$320K2009
STEVAN & CYNTHIA PEARCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$110K2003
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC OF LEA COUNTYHuman Services$1.3M$5.2M1992
OPPORTUNITY HOUSE INCHuman Services$1.2M$499K1997
LEA COUNTY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.2M$9K2025
NEW HORIZONS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$412K2013
CASA OF LEA COUNTYCrime & Legal$1.1M$771K2003
MYPOWER INCHuman Services$1.0M$259K2009
LEADERS INDUSTRIESHuman Services$983K$2.4M1991
ABILITY INCEmployment$820K$306K2007
SOARING SOCIETY OF AMERICA INCRecreation & Sports$749K$1.4M1941
OPTION INCHuman Services$632K$588K1981
SMITH & WATSON FOUNDATIONโ€”$599K$97K1991
LEGACY PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER INCHuman Services$586K$382K2012
PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM OF LEA COUNTYMental Health$554K$440K1987
PHOENIX HOUSE- SEXUAL ASSAULT & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERCrime & Legal$543K$572K2018
ENCORE ENTERTAINMENT INCโ€”$424K$243K1985
FAITH IN ACTION INCHuman Services$404K$128K1998
WEE KIDS KOUNTRY KLUB INC OF HOBBSHuman Services$391K$2.2M1996
COMMUNITY PLAYERS HOBBS N MEXArts & Culture$389K$87K1962
COMMUNITY DRUG COALITION OF LEA COUNTYMental Health$349K$347K2008
ESTACADO LIBRARY INFORMATION NETWORK INCPhilanthropy$304K$249K1998
WHI HOBBSHuman Services$286K$423K2013
UNITY RECOVERYMental Health$271K$182K2022
EAGLE TRUST FOUNDATION INCEducation$269K$166K2012
CISSY FOOD MINISTRYHuman Services$267K$196K2017
ISAIAHS SOUP KITCHEN INCReligion$243K$244K2008
JUSTICE HOUSEHuman Services$221K$338K2020
MANNA OUTREACH INCHuman Services$199K$97K2019
MORAN FOUNDATIONโ€”$185K$360K1992
HOBBS HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCEFOUNDATIONEducation$179K$232K2008
THUNDERBIRD BOOSTER CLUBโ€”$168K$42K1978
ONE LOVE WORLDWIDEInternational$139K$139K2011
LEA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$101K$40K2015
LIGHT OF LEA COUNTYHuman Services$89K$124K2013
AMAZING GRACE PET RESCUEAnimal-Related$67K$125K2015
STATION ONE CHILDCAREHuman Services$46K$1.2M2019
PROJECT 40 31 INCHuman Services$41K$805K2011
HOBBS BAND BOOSTERSEducation$35K$76K2014
TEEN COURT OF LEA COUNTY INCCrime & Legal$29K$75K2002

Hobbs, NM has 158 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $365.9M. The most common category is Human Services, with 25 organizations. 18 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 39.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

545

Total Approved

$155.7M

Jobs Supported

3,993

Per 10K Residents

136.6

SBA loans

-7.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

42

Top Lender

Western Commerce Bank

235 loans

Top Industry

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

523

Total Amount

$144.8M

Avg Loan

$276,867

Median Loan

$97,100

SBA Guaranteed

$106.5M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,819

5044% of all loans

Loans

22

Total Amount

$10.9M

Avg Loan

$493,227

Median Loan

$346,500

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

45

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$26.3M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$583,569

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas127 loans
NAICS 21
$38.6M
Construction45 loans
NAICS 23
$10.3M
Accommodation & Food Services45 loans
NAICS 72
$44.3M
Retail Trade39 loans
NAICS 44
$11.0M
Other Services38 loans
NAICS 81
$4.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Akal Hotels Llc1$5.0M
Balwantrai Hirabhai Patel1$4.7M
Abc Rental Tool Company1$4.5M
Wolfcamp Lodge I Llc1$4.2M
Jay Hospitality Group Llc1$4.1M
Joe&#39;s Roustabout &amp; Well Servicing Ltd. Co.1$4.0M
Maruti Hospitality Llc1$4.0M
Bc&d Operating Inc.5$3.4M
Jacet Ops Llc1$3.1M
Grit Energy Services Inc.2$3.0M

Hobbs, NM has received 545 SBA loans totaling $155.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 523 loans (96% of the total), supporting 3,819 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 22 loans totaling $10.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas. The most active SBA lender in Hobbs is Western Commerce Bank with 235 loans. That works out to 136.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

8,785

Avg Median Income

-$333,289,006

Avg Home Value

-$333,223,983

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
882427,684$88,654$218,700$1,29070.4
882441,101N/AN/AN/A0.1

Hobbs, NM has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 8,785. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$333,289,006. The average median home value is -$333,223,983. The average median monthly rent is -$333,332,688.

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