Demographics & People — Lovington, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,444 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,600 |
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| Median Age | 32.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,469 |
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| Family Households | 2,395 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.21 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,370 |
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| Black or African American | 429 |
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| Asian | 301 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,714 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,621 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,937 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,658 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,279 |
| American | 825 |
| Irish | 379 |
| English | 303 |
| German | 280 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 249 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
Language
| English Only | 5,470 |
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| Spanish | 4,987 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,555 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 210 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,583 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lovington, New Mexico.
