Livingston Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Livingston Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 145,583. It is the 9th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston Parish is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston Parish is $78,617. This is 31% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $218,900. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Livingston Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Livingston Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.2%. The Black or African American population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.