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West Livingston

Texas · 8,071 residents · 23.766 sq mi
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West Livingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,449. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,200. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
8,071
+22%since 2000
from 6,612 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
340 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,449
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,732 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,090
−1%since 2000
from $11,160 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(3,614)
Black29.3%(1,937)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(972)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.2%(4,841)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(4,605)
Black21.8%(1,763)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(1,582)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0.4%(32)
Diversity Score72.7%(5,868)
Diversity Score
73
−1%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
Female
26.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Livingston, Texas?

West Livingston, Texas has about 8,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Livingston, Texas?

The typical household in West Livingston, Texas earns about $34,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Livingston, Texas expensive?

In West Livingston, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in West Livingston, Texas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Livingston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Livingston, Texas?

About 25.7% of people in West Livingston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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