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Lovington

New Mexico · 11,668 residents · 11.209 sq mi
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Lovington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,401. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,000. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,668
+23%since 2000
from 9,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+4%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Lovington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,401
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,894
+72%since 2000
from $12,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(4,100)
Black2.9%(272)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(4,936)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(6,241)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(2,591)
Black1.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino73.3%(8,554)
Asian0.7%(86)
Other0.8%(90)
Diversity Score49.8%(5,809)
Diversity Score
50
−24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovington, New Mexico?

Lovington, New Mexico has about 11,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovington, New Mexico?

The typical household in Lovington, New Mexico earns about $60,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovington, New Mexico expensive?

In Lovington, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Lovington, New Mexico?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lovington, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lovington, New Mexico?

About 17.9% of people in Lovington, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lovington, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Lovington, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,401 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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