Hobbs, New Mexico

Hobbs: City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

About

Hobbs is a city located in the county of Lea in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,122 and a population density of 1,805 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 39,339 inhabitants.

The city was created 419 years ago in 1604.

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Location of Hobbs on New Mexico map.

Quick Facts about Hobbs

Population : 39,339 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Mexico (United States)
County : Lea County
Postal code : 88240–88242
Phone Area Codes : 575
Area : 18.9 km2
Altitude : 3,622 feet / 1104 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1605 (419 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 23:35:03 (24th November 2024)
Density : 2,081 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.26% (2010-2020)
Hobbs New Mexico Public Library image
Hobbs New Mexico Public Library
Hobbs New Mexico Public Library image
Hobbs New Mexico Public Library image

Geography

Hobbs is located at 32°42'9"N 103°8'10"W (32.7026100, -103.1360400).

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Demographics

The population of Hobbs increased by 13.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 34,122 - census
2011 34,390 0.78% estimation process
2012 35,006 1.76% estimation process
2013 36,237 3.4% estimation process
2014 37,122 2.38% estimation process
2015 38,453 3.46% estimation process
2016 38,265 -0.49% estimation process
2017 37,851 -1.09% estimation process
2018 38,169 0.83% estimation process
2019 39,141 2.48% estimation process
2020 39,339 0.5% estimation process

Hobbs zip code is 88240. County name: Lea, County fips: 35025

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People born in Hobbs (15)

People born in Hobbs, including football quarterback Colt McCoy, musician Ryan Bingham, basketball player Ronald Ross, .

List

  • Bill Bridges (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1939
  • Damion James (American basketball player) he was born in 07/10/1987
  • Timmy Smith (former professional American football player) he was born in 24/01/1964
  • Diane Denish (American politician) she was born in 07/03/1949
  • Mike Chenault (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1957
  • Mike May (American politician) he was born in 22/06/1945
  • Rob Evans (American college basketball coach) he was born in 07/09/1946
  • Scott Terry (American baseball player) he was born in 21/11/1959
  • Tony Benford (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 22/03/1964
  • Randy Fuller (American musician) he was born in 29/01/1944
  • Ray Birmingham (American baseball coach) he was born in 14/11/1955
  • Gary L. Clingman (American judge) he was born in 21/09/1951

Schools in Hobbs

College & universities near Hobbs, NM

Code Name City ZIP
187903 New Mexico Junior College Hobbs (NM) 88240

Post Office

Post offices near Hobbs

Post Office Name City ZIP
Hobb Post Office Hobbs (NM) 88240

Other cities in Lea County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lea County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Lovington 11,474 City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
Eunice 3,049 City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
Jal 2,118 Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
Tatum 829 Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Hobbs distances to largest New Mexico cities