Lovington is a city located in Lea County New Mexico. Lovington has a 2024 population of 11,087. Lovington is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -5.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Lovington is $77,382 with a poverty rate of 23.45%. The median age in Lovington is 33 years: 29.9 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lovington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,370 | 55.66% |
| Two or more races | 3,002 | 26.23% |
| Other race | 1,314 | 11.48% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 301 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,469 | 3.21 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 1,764 | 4.3 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 1,074 | 1.26 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 339 | 4.36 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 292 | 2.49 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 632 | 9.44% |
| Associates Degree | 645 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 432 | 6.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,381 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,007 | 15.03% |
| Some College | 1,391 | 20.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,365 | 2,953 | 306 |
| White | 2,016 | 1,803 | 300 |
| 2+ Races | 1,580 | 1,045 | 184 |
| Other Race | 813 | 492 | 30 |
| Black | 250 | 243 | 14 |
| Asian | 94 | 91 | 14 |
| Native American | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 14.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,723 | $44,808 | $40,850 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,595 | $0 | $85,491 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $81,791 | $20,515 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,614 | $43,876 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $41,902 | $62,216 | $28,534 |
| Some College | $34,123 | $63,649 | $24,518 |
$41,902
Average Earnings
$62,216
Average Male
$28,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.82% of Lovington residents speak only English, while 48.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,496 | 1,823 | 24.32% |
| White | 2,988 | 752 | 25.17% |
| Other | 1,298 | 452 | 34.82% |
| Multiple | 2,913 | 351 | 12.05% |
| Asian | 299 | 225 | 75.25% |
23.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.35%
Male Poverty Rate
26.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lovington is Asian, with 75.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lovington is Multiple, with 12.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.35% |
| Some College | 21.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.47% |
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,855 | $78,747 |
| Households | $67,284 | $77,382 |
| Married Families | $73,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,893 | $71,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
138
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.39% |
| Black | 14 | 5.47% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.07%
Born in Lovington
81.06%
Native Born
18.94%
Foreign Born
13.66%
Non Citizen
5.28%
Naturalized
81.06% of Lovington residents were born in the United States, with 52.07% having been born in New Mexico. 13.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,337 | -150 | -1.43% |
| 2028 | 10,487 | -150 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 10,637 | -150 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 10,787 | -150 | -1.37% |
| 2025 | 10,937 | -150 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 11,087 | -150 | -1.33% |
| 2023 | 11,237 | -17 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 11,254 | -184 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 11,438 | -249 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 11,687 | 194 | 1.69% |
| 2019 | 11,493 | 199 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 11,294 | 57 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 11,237 | -292 | -2.53% |
| 2016 | 11,529 | -372 | -3.13% |
| 2015 | 11,901 | -16 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 11,917 | 229 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 11,688 | 360 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 11,328 | 216 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 11,112 | 77 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 11,035 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,471 | 149 | 1.6% |
| 1990 | 9,322 | -405 | -4.16% |
| 1980 | 9,727 | 812 | 9.11% |
| 1970 | 8,915 | -745 | -7.71% |
| 1960 | 9,660 | 6,526 | 208.23% |
| 1950 | 3,134 | -7,203 | -69.68% |