Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico
Lovington is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, with 11,668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,911 ft (1,192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Hobbs, 17.7 miles SE.
- 11,668residents (2020 Census)
- 3,911 ftelevation · 1,192 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 29.0 km²
- 1,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 88260ZIP code
About Lovington
Lovington is a city in and the county seat of Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lovington had a population of 11,668.
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Living in Lovington
- Median household income
- $68,821
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Lovington had 11,668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lovington at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,668 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.20 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9445° N, 103.3492° W |
| ZIP code | 88260 |
| Official website | lovington.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3544490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lovington
- North Hobbs17.7 mi SE
- Hobbs18.4 mi SE
- Tatum21.6 mi N
- Monument22.5 mi S
- Nadine27.1 mi SE
- Denver City, TX30.0 mi E
- Plains, TX34.9 mi NE
- Eunice37.0 mi S
- Loco Hills37.5 mi W
- Seminole, TX43.4 mi E
- Seagraves, TX45.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lovington
What county is Lovington in?
Lovington is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Lovington, NM?
11,668 people lived in Lovington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lovington, NM?
The ZIP code of Lovington is 88260.
What is the elevation of Lovington?
3,911 feet (1,192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lovington?
North Hobbs (17.7 mi), Hobbs (18.4 mi), Tatum (21.6 mi), Monument (22.5 mi), Nadine (27.1 mi).
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