Livingston is a town located in Polk County Texas. Livingston has a 2024 population of 5,752. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Livingston is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Livingston is $61,725 with a poverty rate of 21.55%. The median age in Livingston is 37.1 years: 33.9 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Livingston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,784 | 66.06% |
| Black or African American | 900 | 15.71% |
| Two or more races | 774 | 13.51% |
| Asian | 135 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 128 | 2.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,335 | 2.33 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 901 | 1.05 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 754 | 3.34 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 500 | 3.07 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 180 | 2.42 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 475 | 12.01% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 4.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 312 | 7.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,563 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 894 | 22.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,348 | 2,110 | 560 |
| Hispanic | 808 | 514 | 7 |
| Black | 593 | 456 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 258 | 0 |
| Asian | 116 | 79 | 30 |
| Other Race | 77 | 58 | 7 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,280 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,917 | $58,819 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $71,765 | $21,301 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,010 | $32,832 | $23,322 |
| Overall | $32,258 | $65,353 | $22,241 |
| Some College | $26,522 | $0 | $23,690 |
$32,258
Average Earnings
$65,353
Average Male
$22,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.18% of Livingston residents speak only English, while 25.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,907 | 668 | 22.98% |
| Black | 852 | 317 | 37.21% |
| Multiple | 740 | 111 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1,321 | 80 | 6.06% |
| Other | 110 | 17 | 15.45% |
21.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.62%
Male Poverty Rate
25.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Black, with 37.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Hispanic, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.56% |
| High School | 13.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.37% |
| Female Employed | 18.81% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,500 | $66,270 |
| Households | $52,385 | $61,725 |
| Married Families | $70,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,990 | $49,475 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
258
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 6.41% |
| Black | 57 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.48% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.5% |
| Islander | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
72.03%
Born in Livingston
89.53%
Native Born
10.47%
Foreign Born
4.29%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
89.53% of Livingston residents were born in the United States, with 72.03% having been born in Texas. 4.29% 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 | 5,781 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 5,775 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 5,769 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 5,764 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 5,758 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 5,752 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 5,747 | -37 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 5,784 | -33 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 5,817 | 87 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 5,730 | 558 | 10.79% |
| 2019 | 5,172 | 86 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 5,086 | 37 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 5,049 | 35 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,014 | 38 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 4,976 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 4,993 | -52 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 5,045 | -66 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 5,111 | -62 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 5,173 | -55 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 5,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,433 | 414 | 8.25% |
| 1990 | 5,019 | 91 | 1.85% |
| 1980 | 4,928 | 1,003 | 25.55% |
| 1970 | 3,925 | 527 | 15.51% |
| 1960 | 3,398 | 533 | 18.6% |
| 1950 | 2,865 | -2,916 | -50.44% |