Lovington, NM Demographics
A map of Lovington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 8,554 | 73.3% |
White | 2,591 | 22.2% |
Black | 205 | 1.8% |
Multiracial | 126 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 106 | 0.9% |
Asian | 86 | 0.7% |
Lovington, New Mexico had a population of 11,668 in 2020. It was 22.2% White, 1.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 73.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lovington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is the 21st most populous. 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's White Population
2,591 residents of Lovington identify as White, or 22.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lovington less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is less White than neighboring North Hobbs (49.1% White), Hobbs (28.4% White), Monument (44.1% White), Tatum (42.5% White), and Nadine (39.2% White).
Lovington's Black Population
205 residents of Lovington identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lovington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is more Black than neighboring North Hobbs (1.4% Black), Monument (1.4% Black), Tatum (0.3% Black), and Nadine (0.4% Black). Lovington is less Black than neighboring Hobbs (5.1% Black).
Lovington's Asian Population
86 residents of Lovington identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lovington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is more Asian than neighboring North Hobbs (0.5% Asian), Monument (0% Asian), Tatum (0.1% Asian), and Nadine (0% Asian). Lovington is less Asian than neighboring Hobbs (1.2% Asian).
Lovington's Hispanic Population
8,554 residents of Lovington identify as Hispanic, or 73.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lovington considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #119 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is more Hispanic than neighboring North Hobbs (45.4% Hispanic), Hobbs (61.9% Hispanic), Monument (51.6% Hispanic), Tatum (54.4% Hispanic), and Nadine (57.9% Hispanic).
Lovington's Native American/Other Population
106 residents of Lovington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lovington slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #373 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monument (0% Native American/Other), Tatum (0.3% Native American/Other), and Nadine (0.8% Native American/Other). Lovington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hobbs (1.2% Native American/Other).
Lovington's Multiracial Population
126 residents of Lovington identify as Multiracial, or 1.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lovington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lovington is ranked #389 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lovington is less Multiracial than neighboring North Hobbs (2.7% Multiracial), Hobbs (2.2% Multiracial), Monument (2.8% Multiracial), Tatum (2.4% Multiracial), and Nadine (1.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.