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Livingston

Tennessee · 4,058 residents · 6.508 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,247. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
4,058
+16%since 2000
from 3,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+2%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Livingston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,247
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,482
+19%since 2000
from $15,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−18%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,898)
Black0.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(65)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score7.9%(320)
Diversity Score
8
+190%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Tennessee?

Livingston, Tennessee has about 4,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Livingston, Tennessee earns about $34,247 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Tennessee?

About 16.6% 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 28.6% 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 249 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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