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Livingston

Illinois · 763 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Livingston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
−8%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+25%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6947548138729321990201020202024Livingston
2024884
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,447
+81%since 2000
from $16,291 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(689)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(21)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other11.8%(90)
Diversity Score31.5%(241)
Diversity Score
32
+2489%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Illinois?

Livingston, Illinois has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Illinois?

The typical household in Livingston, Illinois earns about $56,500 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 $82,600, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Illinois?

About 12.6% 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 14.9% 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 149 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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