Livingston Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Livingston Parish, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The estimated population of Livingston Parish, Louisiana is 141,057 people, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look at the total population in Livingston Parish over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
141,057
+0.38%
+2.89%
2020
140,524
+1.15%
-
2019
138,928
+0.59%
-
2018
138,111
+0.74%
-
2017
137,096
 - -

Population of Livingston Parish, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
88.4%
 -3.05%
Black/African American
6.7%
5.9%
 +13.56%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
3.5%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.5%
 +60.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Livingston Parish, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 -0.54% 35.9 -0.55% 37.5 -0.53%
2020 36.8 +0.55% 36.1 +0.84% 37.7 +1.34%
2019 36.6 +0.83% 35.8 +0.85% 37.2 +0.54%
2018 36.3 +1.11% 35.5 +2.01% 37 +1.37%
2017 35.9 - 34.8 - 36.5 -

The median age of Livingston Parish, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 9,813 +6.71% 9,602 -9.47% 10,482 8,696
10 to 19 10,235 -6.12% 9,930 +7.72% 9,615 10,702
20 to 29 8,649 +3.27% 8,861 -0.64% 8,932 8,803
30 to 39 9,737 +8.2% 10,649 -0.15% 10,534 10,618
40 to 49 9,136 +0.76% 8,844 +7.16% 9,182 9,482
50 to 59 8,730 -2.83% 8,675 +1.23% 8,476 8,772
60 to 69 6,198 +19.07% 7,632 -7.13% 7,447 7,052
70+ 4,661 +11.95% 5,744 +21.05% 5,221 7,043

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Livingston Parish, Louisiana is $71,547.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Livingston Parish.

  • Under 25
    $56,093.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,325.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,033.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,303.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Livingston Parish, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Livingston Parish, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Livingston Parish, Louisiana is currently $84,712.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.67% of households in Livingston Parish are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Livingston Parish against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Livingston Parish is $30,987.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Livingston Parish by the total population of Livingston Parish.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Livingston Parish to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Livingston Parish that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Livingston Parish over the age of 16 is 109,648.

Of those people, a total of 60.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Livingston Parish is 57.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 8,086 34.40% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 8,122 73.40% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 9,613 79.90% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 9,996 78.00% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 20,708 80.40% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 17,758 75.00% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 8,602 66.90% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 8,091 47.60% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 11,713 19.70% 4.80%
75 years and over 6,959 3.30% 2.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Livingston Parish. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 97,168 60.40% 4.60%
Black or African American 7,671 58.70% 3.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 215 78.60% 0.00%
Asian 830 63.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 55.60% 100.00%
Other 1,309 61.70% 4.10%
Two or more races 2,446 65.60% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,765 64.10% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95,517 60.40% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Livingston Parish as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Livingston Parish is 63,236, with median earnings of $45,339.00.

Women in Livingston Parish, Louisiana earning approximately 62.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 63,236 $45,339.00
Male 34,615 $56,179.00
Female 28,621 $34,953.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 7,010 $83,111.00
Business and Financial 3,990 $58,843.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,133 $72,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 963 $89,635.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 566 $44,071.00
Community and Social Service 1,372 $47,889.00
Legal 446 $60,886.00
Educational and Library 3,128 $46,160.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 545 $34,544.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,943 $54,583.00
Healthcare Support 2,091 $25,863.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 911 $56,708.00
Law Enforcement 948 $61,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3,213 $12,102.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,660 $17,240.00
Personal Care and Service 1,074 $23,194.00
Sales 6,062 $40,585.00
Office and Administrative Support 7,043 $35,013.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 291 $7,232.00
Construction and Extraction 6,793 $45,699.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,898 $66,083.00
Production 4,159 $57,275.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,941 $42,405.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 4,738 $90,266.00 2,272 $59,709.00
Business and Financial 1,562 $67,616.00 2,428 $55,646.00
Computer and Mathematical 914 $83,056.00 219 $70,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 873 $94,653.00 90 $53,889.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $58,200.00 530 $44,002.00
Community and Social Service 383 $42,583.00 989 $48,292.00
Legal 59 $137,670.00 387 $60,856.00
Educational and Library 368 $42,935.00 2,760 $46,446.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 202 $62,300.00 343 $33,340.00
Healthcare Practitioners 527 $86,679.00 2,416 $51,356.00
Healthcare Support 330 $25,306.00 1,761 $26,064.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 647 $57,793.00 264 $31,818.00
Law Enforcement 846 $63,750.00 102 $39,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,071 $11,906.00 2,142 $12,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 963 $22,146.00 697 $12,083.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $3,861.00 976 $27,431.00
Sales 3,498 $62,875.00 2,564 $22,828.00
Office and Administrative Support 923 $61,763.00 6,120 $32,963.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $26,989.00 246 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6,530 $47,671.00 263 $12,042.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,878 $66,917.00 20 $0.00
Production 3,806 $59,712.00 353 $21,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,494 $47,106.00 447 $14,701.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 48,474 households in Livingston Parish, with an average household size of 2.89 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 36,008 families in Livingston Parish with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 25,265 3,439 7,304 12,466
Average Household Size 3.5 3.53 3.24 1.27
Total Families 25,265 3,439 7,304 0
Average Household Size 3.48 3.05 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 36,008 families in Livingston Parish, 9.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Livingston Parish:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 57,032 housing units in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 48,474 84.99%
Vacant 8,558 15.01%

13.29% of the total 57,032 housing units in Livingston Parish are rental units. This is approximately 7,577 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 39,601 are occupied by the owner - or 69.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Livingston Parish is $1,038.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Livingston Parish that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1,296
  • Less than $500
    572
  • $500 to $999
    2,940
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,667
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    906
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    492
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Livingston Parish is $183,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Livingston Parish that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3,766
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4,235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5,070
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9,742
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    11,029
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,498
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,155
  • $1,000,000 or more
    106

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Livingston Parish. The chart below shows the number of properties in Livingston Parish that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,128
  • 1940 to 1949
    553
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,720
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,905
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,878
  • 1980 to 1989
    7,038
  • 1990 to 1999
    9,884
  • 2000 to 2009
    15,888
  • 2010 to 2013
    11,976
  • 2014 or later
    62

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Livingston Parish that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,956
  • 1 vehicle available
    15,246
  • 2 vehicles available
    20,008
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    11,264

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Livingston Parish get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Livingston Parish that commute to work in a particular way.

35.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Livingston Parish.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    490
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,174
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,410
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,770
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    6,410
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3,206
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    10,368
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2,524
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3,849
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9,893
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7,483
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,793

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Livingston Parish, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

We have data for 18 places in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.