Livingston County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Livingston County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,941. It is the 104th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 45.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $59,713. This is 4% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $116,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Livingston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.