Livingston, AL

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Population
3,242
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
155 ft
Median Home Value
$156,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$584/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,236
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Livingston

Livingston is a small, quiet college town in west Alabama that serves as the seat of Sumter County. Home to around 3,400 residents, it offers a relaxed rural lifestyle centered around a classic downtown courthouse square. The community is close-knit and friendly, where everyday routines are unhurried and local history, including the famous Bored Well downtown, is a point of local pride.

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The University of West Alabama gives the town a lively boost, bringing college athletics, arts events, and steady jobs to the area. Local education options include the county schools along with the popular University Charter School on the university campus. For everyday needs, Livingston has the essentials covered, while nearby Interstate 20 and 59 put larger shopping, dining, and medical centers in Meridian and Tuscaloosa within an easy drive.

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