County · Kentucky
Livingston County, Kentucky
Livingston County, Kentucky. Livingston County had 8,863 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 21139.
Livingston County is one of the 5 counties of the Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,863
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,888 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,903
Median household income
$58,984
±$9,074 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$125,600
±$23,731 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$926
±$91 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Livingston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,888 residents in Livingston County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,863 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,903 over 313 square miles of land.
| Measure | Livingston County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,903 | 4,534,824 | −332 |
| Households | 3,603±214 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.14 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,640±48 | 2,023,116 | −232 |
Livingston County's population since 2000
From 9,804 in 2000 to 8,863 in 2025: down 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Livingston County?
Livingston County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Ledbetter with 1,785 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ledbetter | 1,836 | $59,899 |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 722 | $61,667 |
| Grand Rivers | 345 | $70,000 |
| SmithlandGEOID 2171382 | 240 | $36,563 |
| BurnaGEOID 2111188 | 219 | not published |
| CarrsvilleGEOID 2113060 | 48 | $50,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Livingston County?
The median resident of Livingston County is 45.6 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Livingston County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 5.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.1%±0.4 pts | 81.5% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.2%±3.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±1.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±2.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7%±3.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Livingston County's 3,603 households earn less than $58,984 a year (±$9,074), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $62,567 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Livingston County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,984±$9,074 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,697±$6,118 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,334±$2,327 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3%±4.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.5%±10.7 pts | 20.3% | +15.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±3.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±4.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 81.2% of Livingston County's occupied homes and renters 18.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,600 by its owner (±$23,731). The median renter pays $926 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Livingston County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,600±$23,731 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $926±$91 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9%±15.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,232±$107 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.2%±4.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,640±48 | 2,023,116 | −232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6%±4.8 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.5%±4.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 do people in Livingston County get to work?
78.8% of Livingston County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Livingston County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1%±3.2 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±2.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±6.0 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±3.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±3.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±3.3 | 24.0 min | +6.1 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 are Livingston County's census tracts?
Livingston County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,671 (Tract 402.02) to $71,941 (Tract 402.01).
| Tract 40121139040100 | 2,941±355 | $62,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 402.0121139040201 | 3,149±373 | $71,941 |
| Tract 402.0221139040202 | 2,813±340 | $50,671 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Livingston County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 104th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th of 120 |
| Median household income | 57th of 120 |
| Median home value | 81st of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th of 120 |
| Median age | 5th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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