Population 8,903 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Livingston County
Household size in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Livingston County run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Livingston County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only seven are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Livingston County as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.0 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Livingston County
Renters in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Livingston County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 59.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only ten of Kentucky's 120 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.2% of the housing in Livingston County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Livingston County are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $562 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $558 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $830 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Livingston County pays $830 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $268 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Livingston County
Bachelor's degrees in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Livingston County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Livingston County have finished high school (91.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Livingston County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kentucky counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Livingston County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Livingston County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Lyon County | 2.16 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% | 1987 | $961 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| McCracken County | 2.44 | 43.2 | 10.2% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1977 | $974 | 28.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Massac County | 2.55 | 43.9 | 12.5% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1975 | $757 | 17.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Ballard County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 24.0% | 12.8% | 1982 | $789 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.49 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 1971 | $679 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 3.4% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 49.3 | 10.1% | 22.4% | 33.9% | 1971 | $638 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| Muhlenberg County | 2.47 | 43.4 | 10.8% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 1979 | $757 | 14.6% | 84.4% | 5.7% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $898 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 3.0% |
| Butler County | 2.70 | 40.5 | 9.0% | 26.3% | 15.6% | 1986 | $717 | 9.7% | 81.1% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Galax City, VA · Dundy County, NE · Dunn County, ND · Esmeralda County, NV · Essex County, VA · Essex County, VT · Eureka County, NV · Frontier County, NE · Fulton County, KY · Drew County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Livingston County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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