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Livingston

Texas · 5,335 residents · 8.73 sq mi
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Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,600. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
5,335
−2%since 2000
from 5,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Livingston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,903
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,424 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,480
+2%since 2000
from $17,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(3,545)
Black18.3%(996)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(755)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(3,427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(3,200)
Black17.7%(943)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,053)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other2.2%(117)
Diversity Score71.9%(3,834)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Texas?

Livingston, Texas has about 5,335 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Texas?

The typical household in Livingston, Texas earns about $31,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston, Texas expensive?

In Livingston, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Texas?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston, Texas?

About 29.3% of people in Livingston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 306 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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