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Lovington city, NM

ZIP 88260 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 88260

88260 has a population of 15,410 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
2.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
65.5%+250% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.7%+44% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
8.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.4%+128% vs US avg
x
High school
31.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.1%-66% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
82.6%+1324% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 88260

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.1%-66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.4%+68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
82.6%+1324% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,410
Median age33.7
Poverty rate20.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.3%
Hispanic65.5%
Black2.8%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born24.6%