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 2025 population of 5,758. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Livingston is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% 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.

Demographics

The racial composition of Livingston includes 66.06% White, 15.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

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%

Livingston Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Livingston's average per capita income is $32,258. Household income levels show a median of $52,385. The poverty rate stands at 21.55%.

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	$70,556	-
Families	$58,500	$66,270
Households	$52,385	$61,725
Non Families	$45,990	$49,475

$32,258

Average Income

$52,385

Median Household Income

21.55%

Poverty Rate