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Crime in Lovington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lovington. Key points include:
There were 248 total crimes in Lovington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lovington is 2,190.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lovington is 97.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lovington is 2,093.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lovington is 3.36% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lovington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lovington / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 248 | 2,190.4 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 97.2 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 17.7 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.7 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 44.2 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 237 | 2,093.3 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 80 | 706.6 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 124 | 1,095.2 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 300.3 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lovington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lovington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lovington is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lovington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lovington is $174,978.
The median income in Lovington is $68,821.
Lovington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lovington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lovington | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lovington, NM Weather
The average high in Lovington is 74.8° and the average low is 44.9°.
There are 29.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.1 inches of precipitation each year with 3.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lovington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lovington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lovington
The current population in Lovington is 11,498. The population has increased 8.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,498 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 11,444 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,495 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 11,505 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 11,400 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 11,491 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,575 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,558 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 11,559 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 11,499 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 11,364 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 11,170 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 10,993 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 10,839 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 10,644 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lovington
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Lovington is:
26.6% White with 3,058 White residents.
0.9% African American with 106 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 99 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 264 Two Or More residents.
69.1% Hispanic with 7,942 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.6% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 69.1% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lovington
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Lovington is 50.1% female with 5,765 female residents.
Lovington is 49.9% male with 5,733 male residents.
| Gender | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lovington for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Lovington completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Lovington completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Lovington completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lovington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lovington completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lovington completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lovington completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Lovington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lovington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lovington, New Mexico
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9.5% of households in Lovington earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Lovington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Lovington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Lovington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Lovington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Lovington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Lovington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.8% of households in Lovington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Lovington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Lovington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.8% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
