Livingston County

As of the latest data, Livingston County, Louisiana, has a population of approximately 142,000 people. The racial composition is around 88% White, 8% Black or African American, 1% Asian, and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is about $61,000, and the poverty rate stands at around 15%. The median age is roughly 37 years, and the population is nearly evenly split between males and females.

Livingston County, LA, has a median home value of approximately $190,000. The median rent is around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at about 80%, with the remaining 20% being renters. The average household size is 2.8 people. Housing units are predominantly single-family homes, making up about 85% of the market. The vacancy rate is around 10%. New construction is a notable trend, driven by recent population growth and recovery efforts from past natural disasters.

As of the latest elections data, Livingston County, LA, had several key races:

1. Sheriff:

   • Jason Ard (Incumbent) received 24,547 votes (73.71%)
   • Challenger John Delgado received 8,746 votes (26.29%)

2. Parish President:

   • Layton Ricks (Incumbent) received 26,318 votes (79.73%)
   • Shane Mack received 6,676 votes (20.27%)

3. School Board Elections:

   • District 1: Jan Benton (Incumbent) received 2,745 votes (65.32%) against Alan Coulon, who received 1,457 votes (34.68%)
   • District 2: Jeff Cox ran unopposed and received 4,100 votes (100%)

Note: All figures are based on most recent available data and could be subject to change. Always refer to the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court or official governmental sources for the most current results.

Livingston County, Louisiana, has an education profile characterized by the following statistics:

1. High School Graduation Rate: Approximately 88%, compared to the national average of around 85% and Louisiana's state average of 79%.

2. Bachelor's Degree or Higher: About 20% of residents hold at least a bachelor's degree. Nationally, this figure is closer to 35%, while Louisiana’s state average is around 23%.

3. Some College or Associate Degree: Roughly 27% of Livingston County residents have attended some college or earned an associate degree, which is fairly close to the national average of 29%.

Overall, Livingston County fares better than the state average in high school completion rates but lags behind both state and national averages in higher education attainment.

As of recent data, Livingston County, LA has an employment rate of approximately 96.5%, with the unemployment rate standing around 3.5%. The labor force consists of about 69,000 individuals. Top industries in Livingston County include construction, retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing. Specifically, the construction industry employs roughly 12% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of about 6.2%. Retail trade employs approximately 11%, aligning closely with the national average of 11.5%. Healthcare and social assistance sectors account for around 9%, slightly below the national average of 13.5%. Manufacturing employs about 8%, a bit lower than the national average of 8.5%.

Comparatively, Louisiana’s employment landscape also sees a higher concentration in industries like construction and petrochemical manufacturing due to regional specialization, mirroring Livingston County’s industry spread but with subtle variations in percentages.

As of 2021, the average household income in Livingston County, Louisiana, is approximately $71,000. In comparison, the median income for the state of Louisiana is about $51,073, and the national average is around $68,703.

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Livingston County's income level is notably higher than the state average and slightly above the national average, indicating a relatively more affluent community within the regional context.

Livingston County, LA, has fluctuating crime rates over recent years. As of the most recent data, the overall crime rate is 2,998 per 100,000 people. The violent crime rate stands at 360 per 100,000 residents, while property crimes are at 2,638 per 100,000.

These figures offer insight into various offenses, highlighting areas where community safety measures could be focused.