Missouri

Livingston

14,557
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Livingston

Livingston, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,325. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,557.

Its recorded population peaked at 22,302 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 35 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Chillicothe MO Skirmish (Livingston County), Skirmish at Chillicothe, Chillicothe Skirmish, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,557
201015,195
200014,558
199014,592
198015,739
197015,368
196015,771
195016,532
194018,000
193018,615
192018,857
191019,453
190022,302
189020,668
188020,196
187016,730
18607,417
18504,247
18404,325
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Livingston

Military engagements that took place in Livingston, Missouri.

Chillicothe MO Skirmish (Livingston County)
1862
Skirmish at Chillicothe
1862
Chillicothe Skirmish
1862
Chillicothe MO Second Skirmish (Livingston County, 1864)
1864
Livingston County MO Railroad Raids (1864)
1864

Historic places in Livingston

National Register of Historic Places listings in Livingston, Missouri.

Courthouse Square Historic District
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Commercial Historic District
Chillicothe
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Livingston

When does Livingston first appear in the US census?
Livingston, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,325.
What is the population of Livingston?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Livingston had a recorded population of 14,557.
When did Livingston's population peak?
Livingston's recorded population peaked at 22,302 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Livingston?
5 documented military engagements took place in Livingston, including Chillicothe MO Skirmish (Livingston County), Skirmish at Chillicothe, Chillicothe Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Livingston?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Livingston, Missouri.
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