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Livingston

Illinois · 858 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,100. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
+4%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6947548138729321990201020202024Livingston
2024884
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,042
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,743
+9%since 2000
from $16,291 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+63%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(839)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score4.9%(42)
Diversity Score
5
+302%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Illinois?

Livingston, Illinois has about 858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Illinois?

The typical household in Livingston, Illinois earns about $36,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, Illinois expensive?

In Livingston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, Illinois?

About 30.4% of people in Livingston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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