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Livingston Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Livingston Parish, Louisiana has a population of 148,115, the 9th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $80,122 and the median home value is $230,600. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Livingston Parish Quick Facts

Population 148,115
Median Household Income $80,122
Median Home Value $230,600
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 36.4 years
Homeownership Rate 80.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%
High School Graduation 88.5%
Cities/Places 9
Population 148,115 9th of 64
Median Income $80,122 32% higher than state
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Unemployment 4.2%

How Livingston Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population145,583148,115+1.7%
Median household income$78,617$80,122+1.9%
Median home value$218,900$230,600+5.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%
$25K-$50K 18.0%
$50K-$100K 29.0%
$100K+ 38.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
3.1%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.9%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
3.2%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
13.0%
$125K-$150K
8.7%
$150K-$200K
10.6%
$200K+
6.6%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%
62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,151/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

34out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Livingston Parish

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Denham Springs9,323$71,5696.0%$188,200
Walker6,390$80,70712.6%$227,800
Livingston1,747$61,75016.3%$192,300
Killian1,694$67,63413.2%$322,100
Watson1,357$96,78017.2%$252,000
French Settlement1,295$72,39617.8%$206,000
Albany991$46,5916.8%$203,800
Port Vincent673$61,25015.2%$216,200
Springfield382$53,75025.1%$153,400

Population Overview

Livingston Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 148,115. It is the 9th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston Parish is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston Parish is $80,122. This is 32% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $230,600. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Livingston Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Livingston Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.9%. The Black or African American population (8.9%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Livingston Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

Livingston Parish has a population of 148,115, making it the 9th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Livingston Parish?

The median household income in Livingston Parish is $80,122 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Livingston Parish, Louisiana?

Livingston Parish contains 9 Census-designated places.