West Livingston, TX Demographics

A map of West Livingston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,682	3,962	57.1%	48.6%
Black	1,606	1,751	19.6%	21.5%
Hispanic	1,479	2,129	18.0%	26.1%
Multiracial	392	191	4.8%	2.3%
Asian	33	81	0.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	7	42	0.1%	0.5%

West Livingston, Texas has an estimated population of 8,199, a less than 1% change from the 8,156 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 19.6% Black, 18.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Livingston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Livingston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Livingston, that probability was 64.9% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Livingston is ranked the 315th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). West Livingston was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Livingston's White Population

4,682 residents of West Livingston, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Livingston is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. West Livingston ranks 1036th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of West Livingston's population has increased from 48.6% to 57.1%.

West Livingston is more White than neighboring Goodrich (51.1% White), and Coldspring (53.8% White). West Livingston is less White than neighboring Livingston (57.6% White), Cedar Point (97.3% White), and Cape Royale (95.3% White).

West Livingston's Black Population

1,606 residents of West Livingston, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Livingston is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. West Livingston ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of West Livingston's population has decreased from 21.5% to 19.6%.

West Livingston is more Black than neighboring Livingston (10.9% Black), Cedar Point (0% Black), and Cape Royale (0% Black). West Livingston is less Black than neighboring Goodrich (20.1% Black), and Coldspring (31% Black).

West Livingston's Asian Population

33 residents of West Livingston, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Livingston is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. West Livingston ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Asian residents' share of West Livingston's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

West Livingston is more Asian than neighboring Goodrich (0% Asian), Cedar Point (0% Asian), Cape Royale (0% Asian), and Coldspring (0% Asian). West Livingston is less Asian than neighboring Livingston (2.1% Asian).

West Livingston's Hispanic Population

1,479 residents of West Livingston, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Livingston is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Livingston ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Livingston's population has decreased from 26.1% to 18.0%.

West Livingston is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Point (0.6% Hispanic), Cape Royale (2.4% Hispanic), and Coldspring (8.9% Hispanic). West Livingston is less Hispanic than neighboring Livingston (26.1% Hispanic), and Goodrich (25.1% Hispanic).

West Livingston's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of West Livingston, 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 West Livingston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Livingston ranks 1091st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Livingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Livingston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston (0% Native American/Other), Cedar Point (0% Native American/Other), Cape Royale (0% Native American/Other), and Coldspring (0% Native American/Other). West Livingston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goodrich (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Livingston's Multiracial Population

392 residents of West Livingston, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Livingston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Livingston ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Livingston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Livingston's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.8%.

West Livingston is more Multiracial than neighboring Livingston (3.3% Multiracial), Goodrich (2.8% Multiracial), Cedar Point (2.1% Multiracial), and Cape Royale (2.3% Multiracial). West Livingston is less Multiracial than neighboring Coldspring (6.3% 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.