Lovington, Illinois
Lovington: township in Moultrie County, Illinois
About
Lovington is a township located in the county of Moultrie in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,130 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,010 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lovington
| Population | 1,010 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Moultrie County |
| Area | 52.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7156,-88.6326 |
| Altitude | 2,208 feet / 673 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:56:43 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 61937 |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Lovington is located at 39°42'56"N 88°37'57"W (39.7155900, -88.6325600).
Lovington map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lovington decreased by 11.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,130 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,115 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,112 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,101 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,089 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,080 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,064 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,062 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,050 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,027 | -2.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,010 | -1.68% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lovington, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lovington, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lovington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lovington Post Office | Lovington (IL) | 61937 |
| Hammond Post Office | Hammond (IL) | 61929 |
| Bethany Post Office | Bethany (IL) | 61914 |
| La Pla Post Office | La Place (IL) | 61936 |
| Sullivan Post Office | Sullivan (IL) | 61951 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Lovington, New Mexico city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 11,474 people.
Other cities in Moultrie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moultrie County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 12,209 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Sullivan | 4,400 | City in Illinois |
| Bethany | 1,210 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Dalton City | 494 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Gays | 252 | Village in Moultrie County, Illinois |
| Allenville | 141 | Human settlement in the United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lovington distances to largest Illinois cities