Lovington, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lovington, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,400
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty
17.9%
Median Home
$121,000
Median Income
$60,401
Median Rent
$808
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
272
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,402.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
2.40%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lovington / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 272 | 2,402.4 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 106.0 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 26.5 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 26.5 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 53.0 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 260 | 2,296.4 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 86 | 759.6 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 140 | 1,236.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,400 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 11,575 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 11,558 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 11,559 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 11,499 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 11,364 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 11,170 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 10,993 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 10,839 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 10,644 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lovington
| Race | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.5% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.3% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 73.5% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lovington
| Gender | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lovington for adults over 25
| Education | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lovington, New Mexico
| Income | Lovington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
