Livingston Parish, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Louisiana

The population of Livingston Parish, Louisiana is 145,583 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $78,617, the median home value is $218,900, and the median age is 36.4.

The population of Livingston Parish has grown 19.1% since 2010 (128,351 → 152,886), a +1.26% annualized rate.

Livingston Parish within Louisiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

145,583

Population

+1.26%

Annual growth

225

People / sq mi

$78,617

Median Income

$218,900

Median Home Value

Livingston Parish covers 648 sq mi of land at 224.6 people per square mile.

About Livingston Parish, LA

Livingston Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 145,583. It ranks #9 among counties in Louisiana by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Livingston Parish is $78,617, above the US median of $74,580. 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $218,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,102. The homeownership rate of 81.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Livingston Parish reflects 20.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.1 minutes each way.

Livingston Parish Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Livingston Parish had a population of 128,351 in 2010 and 152,886 in 2024, a 19.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 152,886 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.

152,886

Population (2024)

128,351

Population (2010)

152,886

Peak (2024)

1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	128,351	-	-	estimate
2011	129,858	+1,507	+1.17%	estimate
2012	131,521	+1,663	+1.28%	estimate
2013	133,726	+2,205	+1.68%	estimate
2014	135,241	+1,515	+1.13%	estimate
2015	137,202	+1,961	+1.45%	estimate
2016	139,822	+2,620	+1.91%	estimate
2017	137,907	-1,915	-1.37%	estimate
2018	139,594	+1,687	+1.22%	estimate
2019	141,561	+1,967	+1.41%	estimate
2020	142,846	+1,285	+0.91%	estimate
2021	146,143	+3,297	+2.31%	estimate
2022	148,131	+1,988	+1.36%	estimate
2023	150,570	+2,439	+1.65%	estimate
2024	152,886	+2,316	+1.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.3%
Black or African American	8.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.4

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

13.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

7.1%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

13.9%

35–44

14.9%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

5.6%

65–74

8.5%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 21.3% · Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$78,617+$18,594 vs state
Mean household income	$91,769
Per-capita income	$33,883
Poverty rate	10.4%-3.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	58.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.6%

Construction

14.1%

Manufacturing

9.4%

Finance & real estate

9.0%

Education & health care

8.8%

Public administration

5.9%

Information

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Livingston Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

84.3%

Public transit

6.3%

Work from home

34.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$218,900+$10,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,102

Median rent

81.3%

Homeownership rate

58,899

Total housing units

87.2%

Occupied

12.8%

Vacant

18.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.1%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

18.5%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

94.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Livingston Parish, Louisiana has a population of 145,583 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 225 people per square mile.

The population of Livingston Parish has grown 19.1% since 2010 (128,351 → 152,886), a +1.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Livingston Parish, Louisiana is $78,617, with mean (average) household income of $91,769 and per-capita income of $33,883. 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Livingston Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.3%), Black or African American (8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Livingston Parish, Louisiana is 36.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Livingston Parish is $218,900 and median monthly rent is $1,102. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 58,899 total housing units, 12.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Livingston Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Livingston Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.