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Livermore

Kentucky · 1,365 residents · 1.036 sq mi
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Livermore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,587. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,800. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
−8%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,318 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8281K1K1K2K1990201020202024Livermore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,587
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,086 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,945
−1%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,323)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score4.8%(66)
Diversity Score
5
+3%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
17.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livermore, Kentucky?

Livermore, Kentucky has about 1,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livermore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Livermore, Kentucky earns about $21,587 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Livermore, Kentucky?

About 5.6% 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 26.5% 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 169 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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