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Livingston, TX
Town in Polk County, Texas.
Population
5,718
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
655
ZIP codes
0
Livingston and its ZIP codes
Livingston at a glance
- Livingston is about 5.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,841 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,100 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,104 a month.
Local data for Livingston, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Livingston, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,841
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$1,104/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,259), German Americans (453), Irish Americans (434).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Livingston.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,421
13,150 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$535M
FY 2026, $10,664 per person
How people get to work
Livingston, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Livingston, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
549
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Livingston, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Livingston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West LivingstonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 23.8 |
| GoodrichCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Seven OaksCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Cape RoyaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| OnalaskaCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| ColdspringCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| ShepherdCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| Point BlankCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| Big Thicket Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| CorriganTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| ChesterTown | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| North ClevelandCity | 26 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Livingston, TX in?
- Livingston is in Polk County, Texas.
- What is the population of Livingston, TX?
- About 5,718 people live in Livingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Livingston?
- Nearby places include West Livingston (4.5 mi), Goodrich (7 mi), Cedar Point (10 mi), Seven Oaks (11 mi), Indian Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023