Livingston County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21139 Republican

Located in Kentucky, Livingston County has a population of 8,903 residents and a median age of 45.6 years, making it the #2,567 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.3%. The median home value is $125,600, and the median household income is $58,984, which is 22% below the national median.

8,903
Population
#2,567 of 3,222
$58,984
Median Income
-21.5% #2,172 of 3,222
45.6 years
Median Age
+17.2% #650 of 3,222
19.3%
Poverty Rate
+52.9% #2,602 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#2,172
$58,984
-21.5%
vs nation
33th percentile
Per Capita#2,203
$31,334
-24.1%
vs nation
32th percentile
Poverty#2,602
19.3%
+52.9%
vs nation
19th percentile
Unemployment#1,442
4.2%
-20.6%
vs nation
55th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#2,567
$125,600
-55.4%
vs nation
20th percentile
Rent#1,301
$926
-20.4%
vs nation
60th percentile
Homeownership#456
81.2%
+26.1%
vs nation
86th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Livingston County, 14.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 56.3% below the national average, ranking #2,857 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7% −56.3% vs nation
Rank #2,857 of 3,222
11th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Livingston County is 71.0 years. 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,707
71.0
-5.5%
vs nation
12th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,869
20.2%
+3.3%
vs nation
41th percentile
Diabetes#1,910
11.5%
+3.3%
vs nation
39th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,348
40.2%
+7.8%
vs nation
25th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,648
5.7
+0.7%
vs nation
48th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,594
5.1
+14.2%
vs nation
18th percentile
Uninsured Rate#364
5.7%
-45.3%
vs nation
88th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,301
24.9%
-5.6%
vs nation
59th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,728
18.4%
+27.7%
vs nation
13th percentile

Substance Use

19.4% of adults in Livingston County smoke , 41.1% are obese , and 15.3% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,107
19.4%
+8.0%
vs nation
33th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,381
41.1%
+8.4%
vs nation
24th percentile
Excessive Drinking#235
15.3%
-23.1%
vs nation
93th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 19.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 29.7 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,534
19.9
+1.0%
vs nation
40th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,985
23.8
+32.9%
vs nation
20th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,377
29.7
+46.8%
vs nation
16th percentile

Families & Children

22.7% of children in Livingston County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,238
28.5
+30.5%
vs nation
25th percentile
Child Poverty#2,276
22.7%
+19.5%
vs nation
28th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Livingston County is 69.7%. The mean commute time is 31.2 min, which is 13.2% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
69.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.2% vs nation
Rank #691 of 3,222
79th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Livingston County voted Republican with a margin of 63.1%. The vote was 17.8% Dem / 80.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.8 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +63.1%
17.8% 80.9%
Dem 4,972 votes Rep
2020 REP +61.3%
18.8% 80.1%
Dem 5,004 votes Rep
2016 REP +57.8%
19.1% 76.9%
Dem 4,642 votes Rep
2012 REP +38.7%
29.8% 68.5%
Dem 4,511 votes Rep
2008 REP +27.6%
35.3% 62.9%
Dem 4,593 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.