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Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Livingston Parish had 155,036 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.0% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 34 census tracts. GEOID 22063.
Livingston Parish is one of the 10 counties of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
155,036
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 142,282 · ACS 2020-2024: 148,115
Median household income
$80,122
±$3,916 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$230,600
±$6,135 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,151
±$65 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Livingston Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 142,282 residents in Livingston Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 155,036 for July 1, 2025, up 9.0% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 148,115 over 648 square miles of land.
| Measure | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 148,115 | 4,611,961 | +9,187 |
| Households | 53,596±684 | 1,804,780 | +5,186 |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 59,981±64 | 2,108,902 | +3,236 |
Livingston Parish's population since 2000
From 91,814 in 2000 to 155,036 in 2025: up 68.9%. 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 Parish?
Livingston Parish holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Denham Springs with 9,378 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Denham Springs | 9,286 | $71,569 |
|---|---|---|
| Walker | 6,374 | $80,707 |
| Livingston | 1,877 | $61,750 |
| Albany | 1,235 | $46,591 |
| Killian | 1,177 | $67,634 |
| French Settlement | 1,073 | $72,396 |
| WatsonGEOID 2280010 | 956 | $96,780 |
| Port VincentGEOID 2262105 | 646 | $61,250 |
| Springfield | 427 | $53,750 |
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 Parish?
The median resident of Livingston Parish is 36.4 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.9%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4±0.3 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% | 7.2% | +2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.9%±0.4 pts | 30.5% | +3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5%±1.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5%±1.6 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Parish earn?
Half of Livingston Parish's 53,596 households earn less than $80,122 a year (±$3,916), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $78,012 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,122±$3,916 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,408±$3,573 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,135±$1,199 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±1.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8%±2.6 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0%±1.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±1.3 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Parish?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Livingston Parish's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,600 by its owner (±$6,135). The median renter pays $1,151 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,600±$6,135 | $216,500 | +$24,951 |
| Median gross rent | $1,151±$65 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±4.8 pts | 46.3% | +8.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,616±$41 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±1.5 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 59,981±64 | 2,108,902 | +3,236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8%±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±1.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.7%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Parish building?
Builders took permits for 655 new housing units across Livingston Parish in 2025 (647 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Livingston Parish get to work?
83.2% of Livingston Parish's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±1.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2%±1.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 8.1% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min±1.2 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 Parish's census tracts?
Livingston Parish is divided into 34 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,985 (Tract 404.05) to $114,458 (Tract 408.08).
All 34 census tracts of Livingston Parish, with their figures
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 Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 64 |
| Median household income | 6th of 64 |
| Median home value | 10th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 64 |
| Median age | 57th of 64 |
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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