Village · Illinois
Lovington, Illinois
Lovington, village, in Moultrie County, Illinois. Lovington had 1,010 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,069 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,045 (±199). GEOID 1745044.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,010
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,069 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,045 ±199
Median household income
$55,556
±$7,687 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$87,400
±$17,491 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$788
±$109 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Lovington and what county is it in?
Lovington is a village in Moultrie County, Illinois. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 1,965 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lovington lies entirely within Lovington Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lovington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,010 people lived in Lovington on July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,069 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,045 (±199).
| Measure | Lovington | Moultrie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,045 ±199 | 14,424 | no clear change |
| Households | 460 ±101 | 5,817 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.25 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 521 ±104 | 6,240 | no clear change |
Lovington's population since 2000
From 1,222 in 2000 to 1,010 in 2025: down 17.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lovington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lovington?
The median resident of Lovington is 37.8 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | Lovington | Moultrie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±6.7 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±5.1 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±4.4 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 42.4% ±4.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±4.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6% ±6.1 pts | 95.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±5.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±5.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9% ±5.7 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±6.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lovington earn?
Half of Lovington's 460 households earn less than $55,556 a year (±$7,687), against $71,784 in Moultrie County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $56,029 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lovington | Moultrie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,556 ±$7,687 | $71,784 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,154 ±$9,651 | $90,465 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,891 ±$3,606 | $37,035 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% ±6.3 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2% ±11.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0% ±8.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±3.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±2.8 pts | 82.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lovington?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Lovington's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,400 by its owner (±$17,491). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lovington | Moultrie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,400 ±$17,491 | $134,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $788 ±$109 | $804 | +$131 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±16.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $996 ±$98 | $1,248 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9% ±9.5 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.1% ±9.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 521 ±104 | 6,240 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±8.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8% ±6.8 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.2% ±9.9 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lovington building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lovington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lovington work and get to work?
75.2% of Lovington's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Lovington | Moultrie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.9% ±8.7 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±10.1 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.9% ±7.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±8.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±3.7 | 20.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lovington?
No census tract lies mostly in Lovington; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9770Moultrie County | 2,523 | $62,450 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lovington) · Census block assignment files
How does Lovington compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lovington is the 10,209th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 648th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Lovington ranks 1,193rd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 648th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,312th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 283rd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,193rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,295th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,274th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 992nd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 335th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,363rd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,067th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,071st | 1,382 |
| Travel time to work | 867th | 1,382 |
Lovington's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Lovington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lovington?
21 of the 57 figures for Lovington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lovington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lovington.