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Livingston, TX


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Livingston, Texas

Livingston, Texas, in Polk county, is 50 miles NE of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 70 miles N of Houston, Texas. About 5,433 people people live in Livingston.

The People and Families of Livingston

In Livingston, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Livingston is non-white. In the town you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Livingston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Livingston had a median family income of $37,868.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,900) in Livingston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Livingston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Livingston, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Livingston, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Livingston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLivingston Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLivingston Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Livingston Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Livingston, TX

Comparing Livingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22

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