Town · Texas
Livingston, Texas
Livingston, town, in Polk County, Texas. Livingston had 5,386 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,640 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,718 (±21). GEOID 4843132.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,386
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,640 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,718 ±21
Median household income
$48,841
±$7,435 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$200,100
±$32,426 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,104
±$97 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Livingston and what county is it in?
Livingston is a town in Polk County, Texas. It covers 8.7 square miles of land, 646 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Livingston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,386 people lived in Livingston on July 1, 2025, down 4.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 5,640 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,718 (±21).
| Measure | Livingston | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,718 ±21 | 52,800 | +603 |
| Households | 2,419 ±261 | 19,517 | +429 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.24 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,944 ±322 | 26,469 | +631 |
Livingston's population since 2000
From 5,433 in 2000 to 5,386 in 2025: down 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Livingston as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Livingston?
The median resident of Livingston is 35.9 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.1%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Livingston | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±8.4 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±5.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±4.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±4.1 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.1% ±7.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.6% ±9.0 pts | 70.9% | +11.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.9% ±5.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% | −9.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.6% ±6.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±3.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.9% ±6.8 pts | 14.4% | −13.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6% ±5.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±4.8 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.2% ±8.9 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±4.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Livingston earn?
Half of Livingston's 2,419 households earn less than $48,841 a year (±$7,435), against $62,259 in Polk County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $53,187 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Livingston | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,841 ±$7,435 | $62,259 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,254 ±$8,231 | $79,481 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,623 ±$4,194 | $30,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.5% ±9.6 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.0% ±16.3 pts | 27.9% | +22.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±7.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±5.3 pts | 88.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Livingston?
Owners occupy 50.4% of Livingston's occupied homes and renters 49.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $200,100 by its owner (±$32,426). The median renter pays $1,104 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Livingston | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,100 ±$32,426 | $184,800 | +$66,693 |
| Median gross rent | $1,104 ±$97 | $987 | +$231 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5% ±15.5 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,465 ±$353 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.4% ±8.6 pts | 78.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.6% ±8.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,944 ±322 | 26,469 | +631 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.4% ±6.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±4.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3% ±6.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±3.6 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±4.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±4.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Livingston building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Livingston in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Livingston work and get to work?
80.4% of Livingston's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.9 minutes.
| Measure | Livingston | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±6.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±7.1 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±6.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.9 min ±4.4 | 29.8 min | −12.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Livingston?
No census tract lies mostly in Livingston; 6 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2101.05Polk County | 4,615 | $77,834 |
| Tract 2102.04Polk County | 4,722 | $69,135 |
| Tract 2103.02Polk County | 5,216 | $60,561 |
| Tract 2105Polk County | 5,634 | $55,510 |
| Tract 2101.03Polk County | 1,778 | $69,286 |
| Tract 2102.03Polk County | 6,460 | $60,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Livingston) · Census block assignment files
How does Livingston compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Livingston is the 4,698th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 372nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Livingston ranks 774th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 372nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 739th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 745th | 979 |
| Median household income | 774th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 678th | 978 |
| Median home value | 483rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 440th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 91st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 555th | 877 |
| Median age | 527th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 916th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 897th | 976 |
Livingston's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Livingston with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Livingston?
15 of the 57 figures for Livingston on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Livingston are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Livingston.