Livingston is a city located in Merced County California. Livingston has a 2024 population of 14,782. Livingston is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Livingston is $85,838 with a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median age in Livingston is 33.2 years: 33.2 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Livingston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,728 | 46.56% |
| Asian | 3,035 | 21% |
| White | 2,889 | 19.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,462 | 10.12% |
| Native American | 181 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.23% |
Other race
Asian
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,439 | 4.2 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 1,762 | 4.77 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 772 | 4.26 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 477 | 4.73 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 428 | 1.11 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
4.48
Average Family Size
4.2
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 873 | 9.67% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 775 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 2.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,344 | 25.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,062 | 33.92% |
| Some College | 1,287 | 14.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,151 | 3,319 | 362 |
| Other Race | 4,023 | 1,860 | 174 |
| Asian | 2,121 | 1,106 | 483 |
| 2+ Races | 769 | 522 | 115 |
| White | 516 | 472 | 101 |
| Native American | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Islander | 98 | 79 | 22 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,769 | $41,339 | $46,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $66,097 | $78,173 |
| High School Graduate | $39,063 | $49,141 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,967 | $40,231 | $25,625 |
| Overall | $41,059 | $44,479 | $33,967 |
| Some College | $45,089 | $49,360 | $41,058 |
$41,059
Average Earnings
$44,479
Average Male
$33,967
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.41% of Livingston residents speak only English, while 77.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,250 | 1,836 | 17.91% |
| Other | 6,728 | 1,463 | 21.74% |
| Asian | 3,035 | 328 | 10.81% |
| Multiple | 1,462 | 237 | 16.21% |
| Native | 181 | 118 | 65.19% |
| White | 763 | 45 | 5.9% |
15.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.62%
Male Poverty Rate
16.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Native, with 65.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Livingston is White, with 5.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.28% |
| High School | 11.43% |
| Some College | 9.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.85% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,480 | $88,047 |
| Households | $76,158 | $85,838 |
| Married Families | $89,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,167 | $47,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54 | 0.75% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.18% |
| White | 16 | 0.76% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
1.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
55.55%
Born in Livingston
59.98%
Native Born
40.02%
Foreign Born
20.28%
Non Citizen
19.74%
Naturalized
59.98% of Livingston residents were born in the United States, with 55.55% having been born in California. 20.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,479 | 140 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 15,339 | 139 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 15,200 | 139 | 0.92% |
| 2026 | 15,061 | 140 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 14,921 | 139 | 0.94% |
| 2024 | 14,782 | 139 | 0.95% |
| 2023 | 14,643 | -75 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 14,718 | 145 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 14,573 | 348 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 14,225 | -519 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 14,744 | 390 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 14,354 | 307 | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 14,047 | 175 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 13,872 | 68 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 13,804 | 76 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 13,728 | 161 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 13,567 | 134 | 1% |
| 2012 | 13,433 | 94 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 13,339 | 234 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 13,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,473 | 3,156 | 43.13% |
| 1990 | 7,317 | 1,991 | 37.38% |
| 1980 | 5,326 | 2,738 | 105.8% |
| 1970 | 2,588 | 400 | 18.28% |
| 1960 | 2,188 | 686 | 45.67% |
| 1950 | 1,502 | 607 | 67.82% |
| 1940 | 895 | 92 | 11.46% |
| 1930 | 803 | -14,676 | -94.81% |