Lovington, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,444
Population
1,022/sq mi density
$67,284
Median Income
$24,748 per capita
$162,900
Home Value
$194,790 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,284 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,063/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,444
Census 2023
Population Density
1,022
per square mile
Land Area
4.8
square miles (12.4 km²)
Median Age
33.0 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 67.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
55.7%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
67.4%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 51.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 51.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
51.8%
Spanish
51.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
18.9%
Veterans
1.8%
70% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.7%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.3%
66% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.473
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,444 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,022 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 51.8% |
| Spanish | 51.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 18.9% |
| Veterans | 1.8% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 85.7% |
| Uninsured | 14.3% |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.473 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |