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Livermore

Kentucky · 1,197 residents (2025 est.) · 1.036 sq mi
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Livermore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,099. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 259 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,600. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,223
−17%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,197 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8281K1K1K2K1990201020202024Livermore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,099
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,086 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,797
+91%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.593
+26%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+79%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,443)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(41)
Diversity Score9.1%(111)
Diversity Score
9
+94%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livermore, Kentucky?

Livermore, Kentucky has about 1,223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livermore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Livermore, Kentucky earns about $40,099 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livermore, Kentucky expensive?

In Livermore, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $134,600, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Livermore, Kentucky?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Livermore, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livermore, Kentucky?

About 20.9% of people in Livermore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livermore, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Livermore, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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