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Livingston, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Livingston, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Olive |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 733.65/sq mi (283.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62058
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-44160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398457 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Livingston, Illinois |
Livingston is a small village located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 763 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 858 people called Livingston home.
History of Livingston
Livingston began to grow around 1904. This happened because a new railroad was built nearby. Also, a mine opened in the area, which brought more people and jobs. The village was planned out by the family of a person named John Livingston.
Geography of Livingston
Livingston is in the northeastern part of Madison County. It is located at 38°58′2″N 89°45′45″W / 38.96722°N 89.76250°W. The village of Williamson is just north of Livingston.
A major highway, Interstate 55, runs through the southeastern edge of Livingston. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 37, which is the New Douglas Road exit. If you drive southwest on I-55 for about 37 miles (60 km), you will reach St. Louis. If you head north for about 58 miles (93 km), you will get to Springfield, which is the capital city of Illinois.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Livingston covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. Water from the village flows south into small streams that lead to Silver Creek. Silver Creek then flows into the Kaskaskia River.
People of Livingston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,092 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,365 | 25.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,447 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,115 | −22.9% | |
| 1950 | 999 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 964 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 916 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 949 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 928 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 825 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 858 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 763 | −11.1% | |
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The census helps us understand the people who live in Livingston. In 2000, there were 825 people living in the village. Most of the people were White. A very small number were Asian or from two or more races.
The village had 367 households. About 27% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband present. About 31% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Livingston was 38 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18. About 19% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Livingston (Illinois) para niños
