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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 145,583 | 148,115 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $78,617 | $80,122 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $218,900 | $230,600 | +5.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Livingston Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | 6.0% | $188,200 |
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | 12.6% | $227,800 |
| Livingston | 1,747 | $61,750 | 16.3% | $192,300 |
| Killian | 1,694 | $67,634 | 13.2% | $322,100 |
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | 17.2% | $252,000 |
| French Settlement | 1,295 | $72,396 | 17.8% | $206,000 |
| Albany | 991 | $46,591 | 6.8% | $203,800 |
| Port Vincent | 673 | $61,250 | 15.2% | $216,200 |
| Springfield | 382 | $53,750 | 25.1% | $153,400 |
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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.