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Lovington

Illinois · 1,069 residents · 0.544 sq mi
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Lovington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,069
−13%since 2000
from 1,222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,965 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Lovington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,443
+53%since 2000
from $17,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,203)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(987)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.5%(38)
Diversity Score13.9%(149)
Diversity Score
14
+579%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovington, Illinois?

Lovington, Illinois has about 1,069 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovington, Illinois?

The typical household in Lovington, Illinois earns about $47,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovington, Illinois expensive?

In Lovington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Lovington, Illinois?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lovington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lovington, Illinois?

About 9.1% of people in Lovington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lovington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lovington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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