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Livingston

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.73
State:
Texas

Livingston is a town located in Polk County, Texas. Livingston has a 2026 population of 5,478. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Livingston is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,730 in 2020.

The median household income in Livingston is $48,841 with a poverty rate of 27.5%. The median age in Livingston is 35.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.

5.5K
Total Population
628
Density (mi²)
-42 -0.76%
Growth

Livingston Population

Livingston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,478-42-0.76%
20255,520-42-0.76%
20245,562-157-2.75%
20235,719-43-0.75%
20225,762-45-0.77%
20215,8071552.74%
20205,73055810.79%
20195,172861.69%
20185,086370.73%
20175,049350.7%
20165,014380.76%
20154,976-17-0.34%
20144,993-52-1.03%
20135,045-66-1.29%
20125,111-62-1.2%
20115,173-55-1.05%
20105,228-107-2.01%
20005,4334148.25%
19905,019911.85%
19804,9281,00325.55%
19703,92552715.51%
19603,39853318.6%
19502,86500%

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 33.4 years

Livingston Adults

There are 4,237 adults, (1,105 of whom are seniors) in Livingston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,976 (52%)
Male: 2,742 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Livingston includes 65.69% White, 10.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,75665.69%
Two or more races1,19020.81%
Black or African American62110.86%
Asian1202.1%
Other race230.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,00117.51%
White4628.08%
Other race230.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29457.61%
Black or African American62110.86%
Two or more races1893.31%
Asian1202.1%

Livingston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Livingston 's average per capita income is $33,052. Household income levels show a median of $48,841. The poverty rate stands at 27.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,629-
Families$50,664$66,780
Households$48,841$62,254
Non Families$42,917$55,153

$33,052

Average Income

$48,841

Median Household Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)