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Lovington, NM
City in Lea County, New Mexico.
Population
11,498
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,027
ZIP codes
0
Lovington and its ZIP codes
Lovington at a glance
- Lovington is about 59 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $68,821 a year, 7% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (33% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for Lovington, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lovington, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,821
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,185), Irish Americans (593), German Americans (400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lea County. PPP loans are for Lovington.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,747
34,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,387
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $4,097 per person
How people get to work
Lovington, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled21.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lovington, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
924
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
715
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lovington, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.5%
U.S. 11.1% +14.4 pts
Cities near Lovington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HobbsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 26 |
| HobbsCity | 17 mi | 26.4 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| TatumTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| NadineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.4 |
| Denver City, TXTown | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lovington, NM in?
- Lovington is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lovington, NM?
- About 11,498 people live in Lovington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lovington?
- Nearby places include North Hobbs (16 mi), Hobbs (17 mi), Monument (20 mi), Tatum (23 mi), Nadine (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023