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 $59,337 with a poverty rate of 21.69%. The median age in Livingston is 36.9 years: 34 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Livingston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,531 | 62.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,031 | 18.18% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 13.17% |
| Other race | 220 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,340 | 2.29 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 892 | 1.04 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Married | 721 | 3.5 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 547 | 2.75 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Male | 180 | 2.31 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 470 | 12.32% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 3.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 7.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 6.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,573 | 41.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 890 | 23.34% |
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 | 1,965 | 1,744 | 489 |
| Hispanic | 949 | 595 | 0 |
| Black | 698 | 598 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 248 | 0 |
| Asian | 112 | 76 | 25 |
| Other Race | 104 | 57 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,632 | $76,020 | $46,316 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,171 | $57,368 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,038 | $64,400 | $22,930 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $32,813 | $22,628 |
| Overall | $31,512 | $58,723 | $23,720 |
| Some College | $31,339 | $0 | $28,587 |
$31,512
Average Earnings
$58,723
Average Male
$23,720
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.24% of Livingston residents speak only English, while 31.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,453 | 600 | 24.46% |
| Black | 980 | 351 | 35.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,638 | 149 | 9.1% |
| Other | 209 | 72 | 34.45% |
| Multiple | 717 | 71 | 9.9% |
21.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.5%
Male Poverty Rate
25.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Black, with 35.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Hispanic, with 9.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.13% |
| High School | 16.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 17.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,697 | $64,363 |
| Households | $47,952 | $59,337 |
| Married Families | $56,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,528 | $48,577 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
297
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 9.31% |
| Black | 40 | 4.84% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
68.65%
Born in Livingston
86.25%
Native Born
13.75%
Foreign Born
5.78%
Non Citizen
7.97%
Naturalized
86.25% of Livingston residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in Texas. 5.78% 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% |