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Livingston

Tennessee · 3,905 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 $30,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,905
+12%since 2000
from 3,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.1
+2%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Livingston
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(214)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(233)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(199)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(213)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(253)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(475)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(408)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(483)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(519)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(482)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.5%(294)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.4%(132)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,198
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,062
+35%since 2000
from $15,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,645)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(63)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(67)
Cuban0.4%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(55)
Laotian0%(1)
Ancestry
American26.6%(1,079)
Irish10.1%(408)
German7.5%(305)
English6%(244)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(97)
Italian1.4%(55)
French1.3%(53)
Scottish1.3%(51)
British0.5%(20)
Danish0.3%(11)
Nigerian0.3%(11)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.2%(8)
Ukrainian0.2%(8)
Dutch0.1%(6)
Swedish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.6%(529)
Married45.6%(717)
Widowed3.1%(49)
Divorced17.7%(279)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(330)
Married42.7%(694)
Widowed19.5%(317)
Divorced17.5%(285)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Tennessee?

Livingston, Tennessee has about 3,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Livingston, Tennessee earns about $30,198 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 $102,100, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Tennessee?

About 14.3% 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 25.9% 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 96 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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