Lovington, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lovington, New Mexico Summary
Life in Lovington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lovington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lovington:
The population in Lovington is 11,505.
The median home value in Lovington is $134,000.
The median income in Lovington is $60,357.
The cost of living in Lovington is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lovington is $905.
The unemployment rate in Lovington is 7.8%.
The poverty rate in Lovington is 21.7%.
Table Of Contents
Lovington SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
5
Lovington, NM Crime Report
248
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,190.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.63%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lovington / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 248 | 2,190.4 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 97.2 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 17.7 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.7 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 44.2 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 237 | 2,093.3 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 80 | 706.6 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 124 | 1,095.2 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 300.3 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Lovington, NM Cost Of Living
86
Lovington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lovington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lovington | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
Lovington, NM Photos
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Rankings for Lovington in New Mexico
Map Of Lovington, NM
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Population over time in Lovington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,400 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 11,575 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 11,558 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 11,559 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 11,499 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 11,364 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 11,170 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 10,993 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 10,839 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 10,644 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lovington
| Race | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.8% | 36.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 74.2% | 49.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lovington
| Gender | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lovington for adults over 25
| Education | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lovington, New Mexico
| Income | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
