Lovington, Illinois facts for kids
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Lovington, Illinois
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| Motto(s):
"A small town with a big heart."
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Location in Moultrie County, Illinois
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 Lovington, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Moultrie |
| Township | Lovington |
| Named for | Andrew Love |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,069 |
| • Density | 1,965.07/sq mi (758.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61937
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-45044 |
| GNIS ID | 2399193 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lovington, Illinois |
Lovington is a small village located in Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,069 people lived there. The village was named after Andrew Love, who was the first postmaster in the area. Its motto is "A small town with a big heart."
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Where is Lovington?
Lovington is found in the northern part of Moultrie County. A main road, Illinois Route 32, goes right through the village. This road connects Lovington to Sullivan, which is the county seat, about 9 miles south. It also goes northwest to La Place. Another road, Illinois Route 133, starts near Lovington and goes east to Arthur.
The village covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 557 | — | |
| 1890 | 767 | 37.7% | |
| 1900 | 815 | 6.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,011 | 24.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,479 | 46.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,121 | −24.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,215 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,152 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,200 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,303 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,313 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,143 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,222 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,130 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,069 | −5.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,222 people living in Lovington. These people lived in 504 households. About 31.5% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most people in the village were White, with a small number of people from other backgrounds.
The age of people in Lovington varied. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 37 years.
High School Life
Lovington High School closed its doors in 2012. The old school building, which had been there since 1909, was taken down. This happened because the school district joined with nearby towns, including Arthur. Now, students from Lovington attend the new high school called Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond (ALAH) High School. This new school serves students from several surrounding communities.
Famous People from Lovington
Some notable people have come from Lovington:
- Stephen Ambrose – He was a famous historian who wrote biographies about Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon.
- Chas McFarland – He is a professional basketball player. He played for the Akita Northern Happinets team in Japan.
- Don Shroyer – He was a football coach. He used to be the head football coach for Millikin University.
See also
In Spanish: Lovington (Illinois) para niños
