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Livingston

Alabama · 3,436 residents · 7.13 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,900. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,436
+4%since 2000
from 3,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
−8%since 2000
from 25.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Livingston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,233
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,135
−4%since 2000
from $11,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
55.6% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+77%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,237)
Black60%(1,978)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(2,020)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(1,176)
Black58.5%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(78)
Asian2.8%(96)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,231)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Alabama?

Livingston, Alabama has about 3,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Alabama?

The typical household in Livingston, Alabama earns about $16,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, Alabama expensive?

In Livingston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Alabama?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, Alabama?

About 47.3% of people in Livingston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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