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Lovington, IL


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Lovington, Illinois

Lovington, Illinois, in Moultrie county, is 19 miles SE of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 115 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village contains a population of approximately 1,222.

The People and Families of Lovington

In Lovington, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lovington had a median family income of $41,544.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Lovington.

Lovington Housing

Lovington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lovington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Lovington, IL

Comparing Lovington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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