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 $55,327 with a poverty rate of 40.32%. The median age in Livingston is 21.2 years: 21.7 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Livingston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,851 | 56.14% |
| White | 1,327 | 40.25% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.49% |
| 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 | 778 | 2.69 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.4 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Married | 272 | 3.76 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 154 | 3.74 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
32.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.31% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 3.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 247 | 24.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 249 | 24.58% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 24.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 161 | 15.89% |
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 | 521 | 447 | 120 |
| White | 479 | 479 | 376 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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 78.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,913 | $56,746 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,222 | $84,471 | $35,288 |
| High School Graduate | $13,068 | $0 | $13,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,094 | $58,125 | $23,516 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,094
Average Earnings
$58,125
Average Male
$23,516
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.55% of Livingston residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,265 | 595 | 47.04% |
| White | 789 | 210 | 26.62% |
| Multiple | 39 | 39 | 100% |
40.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.43%
Male Poverty Rate
41.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Livingston is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Livingston is White, with 26.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 77.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 71.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.54% |
| Some College | 23.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 36.28% |
| Male Employed | 33.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $86,606 |
| Households | $20,417 | $55,327 |
| Married Families | $122,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,825 | $17,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.0%
Male Marriage Rate
19.0%
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
47
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 40 | 2.82% |
| White | 7 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
11.1%
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
70.12%
Born in Livingston
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
3.06%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
96.54% of Livingston residents were born in the United States, with 70.12% having been born in Alabama. 3.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
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% |