Livingston, TN

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2024 Population

3,999

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.5

6.1% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.2%

13.8% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$39,567

9.92% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$123,000

6.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,813

0.658% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Livingston, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Livingston, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Livingston, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (219 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Livingston, TN was $123,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Livingston, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Livingston, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Livingston, TN is home to a population of 4k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.3% of Livingston, TN residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

In 2024, there were 16.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.5k people) in Livingston, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 207 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 137 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2024 Citizenship

99.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.8% of Livingston, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Livingston, TN was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Livingston, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Livingston, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.5k ± 127
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
207 ± 79
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
137 ± 77

4.48%

Hispanic Population

179 people

4.48% of the people in Livingston, TN are hispanic (179 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Livingston, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Foreign-Born Population

0.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

0.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

As of 2024, 0.3% of Livingston, TN residents (12 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Livingston, TN was 0.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Livingston, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 49
Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 35
Vietnam
16 ± 30

Livingston, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Livingston, TN.

Health

93.2% of the population of Livingston, TN has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.84%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

26.7%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Livingston, TN declined by 33.6% from 10.3% to 6.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Livingston, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Livingston, TN employs 1.81k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Livingston, TN were Retail Trade (268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (238 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (235 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($56,328), Manufacturing ($50,391), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($48,646).

Employment

Occupations

1.81k

2024 Value

± 294

−0.658%

1 Year decline

± 23.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Livingston, TN declined at a rate of −0.658%, from 1.83k employees to 1.81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Livingston, TN, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (198 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (184 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Livingston, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.81k

2024 Value

± 294

−0.658%

1 Year decline

± 23.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Livingston, TN declined at a rate of −0.658%, from 1.83k employees to 1.81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Livingston, TN, are Retail Trade (268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (238 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Livingston, TN, though some of these residents may live in Livingston, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,074

Median earning men ± $7,478

$26,856

Median earning women ± $3,951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,375), Manufacturing ($52,857), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($48,177).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($47,583), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,958), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($31,739).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Livingston, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Livingston, TN awarded 219 degrees. The student population of Livingston, TN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 684 male students and 371 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Livingston, TN are White (180 and 82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 7.34%), Two or More Races (9 and 4.13%), and Unknown (8 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Livingston, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (219 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Livingston, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (64 and 29.2%), Welding Technology (51 and 23.3%), and General Cosmetology (25 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,055 students enrolled in Livingston, TN, 64.8% men and 35.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 760 records, of which 35.5% were women and 64.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
64 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
51 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Livingston, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Livingston, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

219 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston with 219 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Livingston, TN, which is 0.921 times less than the 114 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Livingston, TN was $123,000 in 2024, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $115,600 to $123,000, a 6.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Livingston, TN is 57.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Livingston, TN have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Livingston, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$38,032

$909

Median Property Taxes

±$228

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Livingston, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Livingston, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2024

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.9% of the housing units in Livingston, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Livingston, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,567

Median Household Income

± $7,499

1.57k

Number of Households

± 286

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.57k households in Livingston, TN grew to $39,567 from the previous year's value of $35,997.

The following chart displays the households in Livingston, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Livingston, TN is from Tennessee.

0.457

2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (7.83%)
Worked At Home (6.2%)

In 2024, 84.6% of workers in Livingston, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.83%) and those who worked at home (6.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Livingston, TN have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% of the workforce in Livingston, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Livingston, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Livingston, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Livingston, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Livingston, TN (614 out of 3.79k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Livingston, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.