Livingston

City in Polk County, Texas

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Livingston is a city in Polk County, Texas, with 5,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Livingston, 5.0 miles W.

About Livingston

Livingston is a town in and the county seat of Polk County, Texas, United States. With a population of 5,640 at the 2020 census, it is the largest city in Polk County. It is located about 46 miles (74 km) south of Lufkin and roughly 74 miles (119 km) northeast of Houston. The city was originally settled in 1835 as Springfield. Its name was changed in 1846 to Livingston, when it was designated as the county seat of Polk County.

The Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation is located to the east of Livingston. The tribe traditionally occupied territory in what is now East Texas and Louisiana. The 2000 census reported a resident population of 480 persons within the reservation. The tribe has nearly 1200 enrolled members.

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Median household income
$48,841
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$1,104/mo
Median age
35.9
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Livingston, TX population

Livingston had 5,640 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,640
Density641 per sq mi (248 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Livingston at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyPolk County
TypeCity
Population5,640 (2020)
Land area8.79 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates30.7100° N, 94.9379° W
ZIP code77350
Official websitecityoflivingston-tx.com
Census code (GEOID)4843132

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Livingston

What county is Livingston in?

Livingston is in Polk County, Texas.

What is the population of Livingston, TX?

5,640 people lived in Livingston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Livingston, TX?

The ZIP code of Livingston is 77350.

What is the elevation of Livingston?

167 feet (51 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Livingston?

West Livingston (5.0 mi), Goodrich (7.0 mi), Cedar Point (10.5 mi), Seven Oaks (10.9 mi), Indian Springs (11.5 mi).

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