North Hobbs, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Hobbs, New Mexico
|
|
|---|---|
 North Hobbs, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.08 sq mi (67.55 km2) |
| • Land | 26.04 sq mi (67.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 6,529 |
| • Density | 250.72/sq mi (96.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630706 |
North Hobbs is a small community located in Lea County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data. In 2020, about 6,529 people lived there.
Where is North Hobbs?
North Hobbs is in the state of New Mexico. It is part of Lea County. The community covers an area of about 26 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in North Hobbs?
The number of people living in North Hobbs has grown over time.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5,391 | — | |
| 2020 | 6,529 | 21.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the population was 5,391 people. By 2020, it had increased to 6,529 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
Schools in North Hobbs
Students in North Hobbs attend schools that are part of the Hobbs Public Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Hobbs High School.
