Livingston County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,903 #2,567 / 3,222
20th
Median Household Income $58,984 -21.5% #2,172 / 3,222
33th
Median Age 45.6 years +17.2% #650 / 3,222
80th
Median Home Value $125,600 -55.4% #2,567 / 3,222
20th
Median Gross Rent $926 -20.4% #1,301 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 19.3% +52.9% #2,602 / 3,222
19th

Demographics

Livingston County has a population of 8,903, making it the #2,567 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Livingston County is $58,984, ranking #2,172 out of 3,222 counties — 21.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$58,984 −21.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,172 of 3,222
33th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,334 −24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,203 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
19.3% +52.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,602 of 3,222
19th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,442 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7% −56.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,857 of 3,222
11th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #691 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Livingston County is $125,600 (-55.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.

Median Home Value
$125,600 −55.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,567 of 3,222
20th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$926 −20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,301 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.2% +26.1% vs nat'l
Rank #456 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.2% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Livingston County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #424 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Livingston County, Kentucky

Livingston County, Kentucky has a total population of 8,903, making it the 2,567th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Livingston County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Livingston County is $58,984, which ranks #2,172 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Livingston County is $125,600, 55.4% below the national median. Renters in Livingston County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Livingston County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.

Livingston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).

All data for Livingston County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.