Lovington, NM Demographics

A map of Lovington's Population by Race

Lovington, New Mexico has an estimated population of 11,498, a slight decrease from the 11,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% Hispanic, 26.6% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lovington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lovington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lovington, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lovington is ranked the 21st most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lovington was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lovington's White Population

3,058 residents of Lovington, or 26.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lovington is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Lovington ranks 327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Lovington's population has increased from 22.2% to 26.6%.

Lovington is more White than neighboring Monument (4.2% White). Lovington is less White than neighboring North Hobbs (36.2% White), Hobbs (28.2% White), Tatum (44.5% White), and Nadine (90.4% White).

Lovington's Black Population

106 residents of Lovington, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lovington is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lovington ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Black residents' share of Lovington's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

Lovington is more Black than neighboring North Hobbs (0% Black), Monument (0% Black), Tatum (0% Black), and Nadine (0% Black). Lovington is less Black than neighboring Hobbs (5.1% Black).

Lovington's Asian Population

99 residents of Lovington, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lovington is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lovington ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Asian residents' share of Lovington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lovington is more Asian than neighboring North Hobbs (0% Asian), Monument (0% Asian), Tatum (0% Asian), and Nadine (0% Asian). Lovington is less Asian than neighboring Hobbs (1% Asian).

Lovington's Hispanic Population

7,942 residents of Lovington, or 69.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lovington is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lovington ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lovington's population has decreased from 73.3% to 69.1%.

Lovington is more Hispanic than neighboring North Hobbs (62.1% Hispanic), Hobbs (62.9% Hispanic), Tatum (49.5% Hispanic), and Nadine (8.1% Hispanic). Lovington is less Hispanic than neighboring Monument (80.3% Hispanic).

Lovington's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Lovington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lovington is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lovington ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lovington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Lovington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monument (0% Native American/Other), Tatum (0% Native American/Other), and Nadine (0% Native American/Other). Lovington is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Hobbs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hobbs (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lovington's Multiracial Population

264 residents of Lovington, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lovington is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lovington ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lovington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lovington's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.3%.

Lovington is more Multiracial than neighboring North Hobbs (1% Multiracial), Hobbs (2% Multiracial), and Nadine (1.5% Multiracial). Lovington is less Multiracial than neighboring Monument (15.5% Multiracial), and Tatum (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.