Livingston, TX

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Livingston, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Livingston Almanac

Livingston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Livingston Public Libraries

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Livingston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Livingston residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Livingston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Livingston Hospitals

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LIVINGSTON
(Government - Local)
602 EAST CHURCH STREET
(936) 329-8730
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Livingston

Livingston High Schools (2004)

LIVINGSTON H S
#1 LIONS AVE
936-328-2240
Serves 921 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Livingston Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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