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Livingston

Montana · 8,040 residents · 5.998 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,591. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,040
+17%since 2000
from 6,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Livingston
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,591
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,980 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,168
+81%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,400
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+74%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,514)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(148)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(474)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(7,254)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(270)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other3.4%(271)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,469)
Diversity Score
18
+164%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Montana?

Livingston, Montana has about 8,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Montana?

The typical household in Livingston, Montana earns about $44,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, Montana expensive?

In Livingston, Montana, the median home is worth about $231,400, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Montana?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, Montana?

About 14.1% of people in Livingston, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,339 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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