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Livingston

Texas · 5,640 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 $42,659. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
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
5,640
+4%since 2000
from 5,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Livingston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,659
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,363
+24%since 2000
from $17,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55%(3,103)
Black17.7%(997)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(1,197)
Asian1.7%(96)
Other3.2%(180)
Diversity Score76.3%(4,304)
Diversity Score
76
+21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston, Texas?

Livingston, Texas has about 5,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston, Texas?

The typical household in Livingston, Texas earns about $42,659 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston, Texas?

About 14.2% 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 17.0% 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 611 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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