Livingston is a city located in Sumter County Alabama. Livingston has a 2024 population of 3,092. It is also the county seat of Sumter County. Livingston is currently declining at a rate of -1.9% annually and its population has decreased by -7.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Livingston is $59,915 with a poverty rate of 32.97%. The median age in Livingston is 20.1 years: 19.9 years for males, and 20.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Livingston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,668 | 51.43% |
| White | 1,401 | 43.2% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 485 | 2.81 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Married | 203 | 4.11 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 194 | 1.48 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Female | 88 | 2.73 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
38.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 6.19% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 18.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 24.15% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 32.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 91 | 14.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 388 | 359 | 91 |
| White | 208 | 208 | 172 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 39 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 82.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $57,672 | $33,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,553 | $94,000 | $62,639 |
| High School Graduate | $17,870 | $0 | $13,618 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,202 | $58,060 | $32,692 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$35,202
Average Earnings
$58,060
Average Male
$32,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.33% of Livingston residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 839 | 332 | 39.57% |
| White | 414 | 67 | 16.18% |
| Multiple | 109 | 50 | 45.87% |
32.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.76%
Male Poverty Rate
33.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Multiple, with 45.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Livingston is White, with 16.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 74.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 67.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.5% |
| Some College | 23.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 26.89% |
| Female Employed | 18.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,396 | $86,970 |
| Households | $24,491 | $59,915 |
| Married Families | $125,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,036 | $19,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.1%
Male Marriage Rate
16.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6 | 0.44% |
| White | 1 | 0.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.64%
Born in Livingston
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
98.52% of Livingston residents were born in the United States, with 61.64% having been born in Alabama. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,795 | -60 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | 2,855 | -59 | -2.02% |
| 2027 | 2,914 | -59 | -1.98% |
| 2026 | 2,973 | -60 | -1.98% |
| 2025 | 3,033 | -59 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 3,092 | -60 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 3,152 | -59 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 3,211 | 28 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 3,183 | -147 | -4.41% |
| 2020 | 3,330 | 164 | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 3,166 | -169 | -5.07% |
| 2018 | 3,335 | -45 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 3,380 | -23 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 3,403 | -59 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 3,462 | 28 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 3,434 | -45 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 3,479 | -29 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 3,508 | 37 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 3,471 | 22 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 3,449 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,297 | -233 | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 3,530 | 343 | 10.76% |
| 1980 | 3,187 | 392 | 14.03% |