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Livingston Parish

Louisiana · 142,282 residents · 648.131 sq mi
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Livingston Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,365. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,200. Households here earn about 33% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142,282
+55%since 2000
from 91,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K86K109K133K156K1990201020202024Livingston Parish
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,365
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,887 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,317
+86%since 2000
from $16,282 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(85,882)
Black4.2%(3,846)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,017)
Asian0.2%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(12,113)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(114,876)
Black7.9%(11,178)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(8,791)
Asian0.8%(1,116)
Other2.1%(2,943)
Diversity Score38.1%(54,254)
Segregation Score32%(45,582)
Diversity Score
38
+189%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$91,549+36%
Home value$279,600+61%
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Income$56,760−16%
Home value$212,900+23%
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LIVINGSTON PARISH VS
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Income$63,071−6%
Home value$248,800+44%
Population456,180+194%
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LIVINGSTON PARISH VS
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Income$66,630−1%
Home value$193,200+12%
Population39,875−74%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

Livingston Parish, Louisiana has about 142,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Livingston Parish, Louisiana earns about $67,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Livingston Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $173,200, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.2% of people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71,756 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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