Loving County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.1 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.92% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 68.8 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 36 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Loving County declined by 33.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 54 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Loving County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,347 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.25% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Loving County is about 29% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $850 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 11.1% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Loving County spend about 7 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 29 hours, about 1.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 3.4 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 6.9 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 29 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $888 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.7% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,205 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,463 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Loving County is 3 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Loving County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.50 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
| Metric | Loving County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.0% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Loving County, Texas.
What is the population of Loving County, Texas?
The population of Loving County, Texas is 80, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Loving County, Texas?
The population density of Loving County, Texas is 0.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Loving County, Texas?
The median household income in Loving County, Texas is $54,347, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Loving County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Loving County, Texas is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.