Livingston, AL Demographics

A map of Livingston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,481	2,009	53.1%	58.5%
White	1,778	1,176	38.1%	34.2%
Multiracial	323	53	6.9%	1.5%
Hispanic	75	78	1.6%	2.3%
Asian	15	96	0.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	24	0.0%	0.7%

Livingston, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,672, a dramatic increase from the 3,436 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% Black, 38.1% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Livingston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Livingston has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Livingston, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Livingston is ranked the 128th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Livingston was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Livingston's White Population

1,778 residents of Livingston, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Livingston is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Livingston ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's White population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. White residents' share of Livingston's population has increased from 34.2% to 38.1%.

Livingston is more White than neighboring Epes (0.3% White), York (8.7% White), Bellamy (3.8% White), Emelle (0% White), and Gainesville (14% White).

Livingston's Black Population

2,481 residents of Livingston, or 53.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Livingston is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Livingston ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of Livingston's population has decreased from 58.5% to 53.1%.

Livingston is less Black than neighboring Epes (99.7% Black), York (89.1% Black), Bellamy (96.2% Black), Emelle (100% Black), and Gainesville (85.2% Black).

Livingston's Asian Population

15 residents of Livingston, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Livingston is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Livingston ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.4%. Asian residents' share of Livingston's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.3%.

Livingston is more Asian than neighboring Epes (0% Asian), Bellamy (0% Asian), Emelle (0% Asian), and Gainesville (0% Asian).

Livingston's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Livingston, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Livingston is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Livingston ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Livingston's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Livingston is more Hispanic than neighboring Epes (0% Hispanic), York (0.2% Hispanic), Bellamy (0% Hispanic), Emelle (0% Hispanic), and Gainesville (0% Hispanic).

Livingston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Livingston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Livingston is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Livingston ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Livingston's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Livingston's Multiracial Population

323 residents of Livingston, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Livingston is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Livingston ranks 534th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 509.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Livingston's population has increased from 1.5% to 6.9%.

Livingston is more Multiracial than neighboring Epes (0% Multiracial), York (1.8% Multiracial), Bellamy (0% Multiracial), Emelle (0% Multiracial), and Gainesville (0.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.