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 $75,340 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Lovington is 29.6 years: 28 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lovington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,565 | 65.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,331 | 20.28% |
| Other race | 1,047 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 497 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 3,567 | 3.14 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 1,731 | 4.27 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 1,186 | 1.3 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 369 | 4.16 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 281 | 2.62 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 11.84% |
| Associates Degree | 541 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 4.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,287 | 34.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,008 | 15.22% |
| Some College | 1,457 | 22% |
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 | 4,336 | 2,836 | 256 |
| White | 1,975 | 1,703 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 1,213 | 711 | 146 |
| Other Race | 578 | 408 | 38 |
| Black | 298 | 286 | 10 |
| Asian | 15 | 13 | 8 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,273 | $60,774 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,004 | $0 | $81,049 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $83,560 | $17,183 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,971 | $55,219 | $18,915 |
| Overall | $41,960 | $67,538 | $24,077 |
| Some College | $37,859 | $59,845 | $23,750 |
$41,960
Average Earnings
$67,538
Average Male
$24,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.75% of Lovington residents speak only English, while 51.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,802 | 1,598 | 20.48% |
| White | 2,852 | 803 | 28.16% |
| Other | 1,026 | 327 | 31.87% |
| Multiple | 2,270 | 139 | 6.12% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.81%
Male Poverty Rate
25.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lovington is Other, with 31.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lovington is Multiple, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.49% |
| Some College | 25.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.63% |
| Female Employed | 12.04% |
| Male Employed | 9.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,231 | $77,071 |
| Households | $70,029 | $75,340 |
| Married Families | $72,802 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,200 | $68,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1.89% |
| Black | 10 | 3.27% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
54.9%
Born in Lovington
81.24%
Native Born
18.76%
Foreign Born
14.27%
Non Citizen
4.5%
Naturalized
81.24% of Lovington residents were born in the United States, with 54.9% having been born in New Mexico. 14.27% 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% |