Livingston County Demographics

A map of Livingston County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,382	8,232	94.1%	92.6%
Multiracial	272	394	3.1%	4.4%
Hispanic	226	186	2.5%	2.1%
Asian	11	12	0.1%	0.1%
Black	7	25	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	5	39	0.1%	0.4%

Livingston County, Kentucky has an estimated population of 8,903, a less than 1% change from the 8,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Livingston County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Livingston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Livingston County, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Livingston County is ranked the 104th most populous county in Kentucky, out of 120 counties. Livingston County was ranked the 104th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Livingston County's White Population

8,382 residents of Livingston County, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Livingston County is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Livingston County ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Livingston County's population has increased from 92.6% to 94.1%.

Livingston County is more White than neighboring Pope County (88.7% White), Crittenden County (93.8% White), and Lyon County (87.3% White). Livingston County is less White than neighboring Hardin County (95.7% White), and Marshall County (95.4% White).

Livingston County's Black Population

7 residents of Livingston County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Livingston County is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Livingston County ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.0%. Black residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Livingston County is less Black than neighboring Pope County (4.8% Black), Crittenden County (0.4% Black), Hardin County (1.4% Black), Marshall County (0.6% Black), and Lyon County (6.8% Black).

Livingston County's Asian Population

11 residents of Livingston County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Livingston County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Livingston County ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Livingston County is more Asian than neighboring Pope County (0% Asian), and Hardin County (0% Asian). Livingston County is less Asian than neighboring Crittenden County (0.3% Asian), Marshall County (0.4% Asian), and Lyon County (0.5% Asian).

Livingston County's Hispanic Population

226 residents of Livingston County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Livingston County is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Livingston County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Livingston County is more Hispanic than neighboring Crittenden County (1.8% Hispanic), Hardin County (0.9% Hispanic), Marshall County (2% Hispanic), and Lyon County (2.2% Hispanic). Livingston County is less Hispanic than neighboring Pope County (3% Hispanic).

Livingston County's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Livingston County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Livingston County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Livingston County ranks 54th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Livingston County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pope County (0.7% Native American/Other), Crittenden County (0.7% Native American/Other), Hardin County (0.2% Native American/Other), Marshall County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lyon County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Livingston County's Multiracial Population

272 residents of Livingston County, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Livingston County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Livingston County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Livingston County's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Livingston County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pope County (2.8% Multiracial), Hardin County (1.7% Multiracial), Marshall County (1.5% Multiracial), and Lyon County (2.5% 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.