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Lovington, NM


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Lovington, New Mexico

Lovington, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 95 miles NW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 200 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 9,471.

The People and Families of Lovington

In Lovington, about 58% of adults are married. Lovington has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 40% of Lovington is non-white. Lovington offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lovington had a median family income of $30,064.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lovington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,705. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lovington Housing

Lovington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lovington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lovington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLovington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lovington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lovington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lovington, NM

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime36

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