Livingston, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Livingston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Livingston is a small community located in South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston is 30.3 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 35.5% of the population under 18, Livingston has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston is $60,000. This is 13% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Livingston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Livingston is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Livingston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Livingston, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.