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Loving, NM
Village in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
1,357
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,125
ZIP codes
0
Loving and its ZIP codes
Loving at a glance
- Loving is about 64 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,884, 31% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (31% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,327 a month.
Local data for Loving, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loving, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,884
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$1,327/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
5.0%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,188), Irish Americans (90), Italian Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Loving.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
How people get to work
Loving, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loving, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loving, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
Cities near Loving
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlsbadCity | 10 mi | 31.7 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loving, NM in?
- Loving is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Loving, NM?
- About 1,357 people live in Loving, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loving?
- Nearby places include Malaga (4.6 mi), Livingston Wheeler (9.8 mi), Carlsbad (10 mi), La Huerta (14 mi), Happy Valley (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023