Loving, New Mexico

Geography Loving is located at 32°17'8" North, 104°5'48" West (32.285417, -104.096720)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,326 people, 441 households, and 339 families residing in the village. The population density is 453.1/km² (1,168.7/mi²). There are 516 housing units at an average density of 176.3/km² (454.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 57.69% White, 0.30% African American, 1.58% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 36.88% from other races, and 3.54% from two or more races. 78.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 441 households out of which 43.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% are non-families. 21.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.01 and the average family size is 3.49.

In the village the population is spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $22,414, and the median income for a family is $25,132. Males have a median income of $25,000 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village is $10,715. 24.0% of the population and 23.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.5% are under the age of 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older.