Livingston County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 104th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Livingston County, Kentucky is 8,941 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 104th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $59,713, the median home value is $116,300, and the median age is 45.7.
The population of Livingston County has declined 7.4% since 2010 (9,520 → 8,815), a -0.55% annualized rate.
8,941
Population
-0.55%
Annual growth
29
People / sq mi
$59,713
Median Income
$116,300
Median Home Value
Livingston County covers 313 sq mi of land at 28.6 people per square mile.
About Livingston County, KY
Educational attainment is the headline number in Livingston County: 13.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Livingston County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 8,941.
Median household income is $59,713, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.4%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $116,300, with typical rent around $912.
College attainment is 13.9%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Livingston County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Livingston County had a population of 9,520 in 2010 and 8,815 in 2024, a -7.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,520 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.
8,815
Population (2024)
9,520
Population (2010)
9,520
Peak (2010)
-0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,520 |
| 2011 | 9,504 |
| 2012 | 9,438 |
| 2013 | 9,333 |
| 2014 | 9,330 |
| 2015 | 9,290 |
| 2016 | 9,199 |
| 2017 | 9,249 |
| 2018 | 9,222 |
| 2019 | 9,148 |
| 2020 | 8,872 |
| 2021 | 8,981 |
| 2022 | 8,960 |
| 2023 | 8,889 |
| 2024 | 8,815 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.7
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
21.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,713$-2,704 vs state |
| Mean household income | $72,048 |
| Per-capita income | $29,831 |
| Poverty rate | 13.4%+1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Livingston County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.
How residents commute
1.6%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
76.0%
Public transit
4.4%
Work from home
30.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$116,300$-76,000 vs state
Median home value
$912
Median rent
80.8%
Homeownership rate
4,617
Total housing units
75.9%
Occupied
24.1%
Vacant
19.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.4%
With health insurance
88.9%
With broadband internet
28.8%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans (18+)
28.3%
With a disability
99.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.5%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Livingston County, Kentucky has a population of 8,941 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 104th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 29 people per square mile.
The population of Livingston County has declined 7.4% since 2010 (9,520 → 8,815), a -0.55% annualized rate.
The median household income in Livingston County, Kentucky is $59,713, with mean (average) household income of $72,048 and per-capita income of $29,831. 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Livingston County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Livingston County, Kentucky is 45.7 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Livingston County is $116,300 and median monthly rent is $912. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,617 total housing units, 24.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Livingston County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Livingston County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.