Loving, New Mexico
Loving: Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Loving is a city located in the county of Eddy in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,413 and a population density of 466 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,372 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Loving
| Population : | 1,372 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Eddy County |
| Postal code : | 88256 |
| Area : | 3.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,051 feet / 930 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:34:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 452 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.99% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Loving decreased by 2.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,385 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,381 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,395 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,408 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,419 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,405 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,377 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,387 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,393 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,372 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Loving zip code is 88256.
County name: Eddy, County
fips: 35015
Schools in Loving
College & universities near Loving, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188003 | New Mexico State University-Carlsbad | Carlsbad (NM) | 88220 |
Other cities in Eddy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eddy County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 29,664 | Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA |
| Artesia | 12,214 | City in New Mexico, USA |
| Hope | 104 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Loving distances to largest New Mexico cities