Livingston Parish, LA

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2021 Population
141,057
0.379% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.6
0.543% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.7%
4.62% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$71,547
6.21% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$183,000
5.66% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Livingston Parish, LA had a population of 141k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $71,547. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Livingston Parish, LA grew from 140,524 to 141,057, a 0.379% increase and its median household income grew from $67,365 to $71,547, a 6.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Livingston Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), White (Hispanic) (2%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.14%).

None of the households in Livingston Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Livingston Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Livingston Parish, LA are Denham Springs Beauty School (27 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Livingston Parish, LA was $183,000, and the homeownership rate was 81.7%.

Most people in Livingston Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Livingston Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Livingston Parish, LA is home to a population of 141k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.72% of Livingston Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (3.84k people).

In 2021, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Livingston Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.32k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98%
2021 Citizenship
98.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Livingston Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Livingston Parish, LA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Livingston Parish, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    121k ± 472
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.47k ± 622
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.32k ± 795
4.19%
Hispanic Population
5.91k people

In 2021, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Livingston Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.32k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.19% of the people in Livingston Parish, LA are hispanic (5.91k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Livingston Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.72%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.84k people
2.47%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.47k people

As of 2021, 2.72% of Livingston Parish, LA residents (3.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Livingston Parish, LA was 2.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,938 ± 765
  2. Vietnam
    1,705 ± 374
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,693 ± 508

Livingston Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Livingston Parish, LA employs 63.2k people. The largest industries in Livingston Parish, LA are Construction (9,038 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,744 people), and Retail Trade (7,609 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,188), Utilities ($70,952), and Manufacturing ($61,965).

Occupations

63.2k
2021 Value
± 2,861
−0.535%
1 Year decline
± 6.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Livingston Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.535%, from 63.6k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Livingston Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,043 people), Management Occupations (7,010 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (6,793 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Livingston Parish, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

63.2k
2021 Value
± 2,861
−0.535%
1 Year decline
± 6.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Livingston Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.535%, from 63.6k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Livingston Parish, LA, are Construction (9,038 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,744 people), and Retail Trade (7,609 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Livingston Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Livingston Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,179
Median earning men ± $2,279
$34,953
Median earning women ± $2,358

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,162), Wholesale Trade ($71,709), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,574).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,889), Public Administration ($52,283), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,902).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 510
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  2. 478
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. 386
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Livingston County, LA went to Donald J. Trump with 84.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (14.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.25%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Livingston Parish, LA awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Livingston Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Livingston Parish, LA are White (26 and 96.3%), followed by Asian (1 and 3.7%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Livingston Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Denham Springs Beauty School (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Livingston Parish, LA are General Cosmetology (27 and 100%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Livingston Parish, LA was $183,000 in 2021, which is 0.747 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,200 to $183,000, a 5.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Livingston Parish, LA is 81.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Livingston Parish, LA have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Livingston Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Livingston Parish, LA is $71,547. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Livingston Parish, LA was Census Tract 402.02 with a value of $75,144, followed by Census Tract 403.04 and Census Tract 407, with respective values of $68,651 and $65,536.

Property

$183,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,608
$39,601
Median Property Taxes
±$1,974

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Livingston Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

81.7%
Homeownership
2021
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 81.7% of the housing units in Livingston Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 402.02
  2. Census Tract 403.04
  3. Census Tract 407

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Livingston Parish, LA was Census Tract 402.02 with a value of $75,144, followed by Census Tract 403.04 and Census Tract 407, with respective values of $68,651 and $65,536.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Livingston Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$71,547
Median Household Income
± $3,950
48.5k
Number of Households
± 2,451

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Livingston Parish, LA grew to $71,547 from the previous year's value of $67,365.

The following chart displays the households in Livingston Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Livingston Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (87%)
  2. Carpooled (7.86%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.18%)

In 2021, 87% of workers in Livingston Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.86%) and those who worked at home (4.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

35.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Livingston Parish, LA have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.63% of the workforce in Livingston Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Livingston Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Livingston Parish, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Livingston Parish, LA (14.9k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Livingston Parish, LA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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91.4% of the population of Livingston Parish, LA has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 8.22% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Livingston Parish, LA see 5632 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.15% decrease from the previous year (5815 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2933 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 817 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,632 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Livingston Parish, LA see an average of 5,632 patients per year. This represents a 3.15% decrease from the previous year (5,815 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Livingston Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

8.57%
Uninsured
51.9%
Employer Coverage
18.6%
Medicaid
11.4%
Medicare
8.22%
Non-Group
1.32%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Livingston Parish, LA grew by 7.62% from 7.96% to 8.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Livingston Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.5 in Livingston Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.3% in Livingston Parish, LA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.7% in Livingston Parish, LA.

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