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Livingston

Tennessee · 4,147 residents (2025 est.) · 6.508 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,999
+14%since 2000
from 3,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Livingston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,567
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,071
+80%since 2000
from $15,558 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+13%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+2%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,424)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,496)
Black5.2%(207)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(179)
Asian1.2%(49)
Other1.7%(68)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,153)
Diversity Score
29
+959%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Tennessee?

Livingston, Tennessee has about 3,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Livingston, Tennessee earns about $39,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, Tennessee expensive?

In Livingston, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Tennessee?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, Tennessee?

About 16.2% of people in Livingston, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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