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Livingston

California · 13,058 residents · 3.675 sq mi
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Livingston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,198. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,900. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,058
+25%since 2000
from 10,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,553 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.4
+10%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Livingston
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,198
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,947
+51%since 2000
from $9,231 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,900
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+87%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(1,065)
Black0.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(7,521)
Asian14.2%(1,487)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(5,455)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8%(1,039)
Black0.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(9,547)
Asian16.8%(2,193)
Other1.6%(209)
Diversity Score53.7%(7,015)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
39.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, California?

Livingston, California has about 13,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, California?

The typical household in Livingston, California earns about $46,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, California expensive?

In Livingston, California, the median home is worth about $244,900, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, California?

About 17.2% of people in Livingston, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,741 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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