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Lovelady

Texas · 570 residents · 1.321 sq mi
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Lovelady has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,730. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570
−6%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
431 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3845056267478681990201020202024Lovelady
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,730
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,856
+70%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+34%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(544)
Black7.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(392)
Black11.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(78)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score56.8%(324)
Diversity Score
57
+138%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+104%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovelady, Texas?

Lovelady, Texas has about 570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovelady, Texas?

The typical household in Lovelady, Texas earns about $47,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovelady, Texas expensive?

In Lovelady, Texas, the median home is worth about $94,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Lovelady, Texas?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lovelady, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lovelady, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Lovelady, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lovelady, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lovelady, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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