Livingston, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Livingston, Wisconsin
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Livingston library
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Location of Livingston in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Grant, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
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| • Total | 637 |
| • Density | 613/sq mi (236.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-45325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568470 |
Livingston is a small village in the state of Wisconsin, in the United States. It's interesting because it's located in two different counties: Grant County and Iowa County.
In 2020, about 637 people lived in Livingston. Most of the village is in Grant County, but a small part is in Iowa County. The Iowa County part of Livingston is near the larger city of Madison.
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History of Livingston
A post office opened in Livingston in 1880. The village was named after Hugh Livingston. He was the person who originally owned the land where the village was built.
Something very exciting happened near Livingston on April 14, 2010. A meteorite fell to Earth! People across the middle of the United States saw a bright light in the sky. They also heard a loud boom as the space rock entered our atmosphere.
Where is Livingston?
Livingston is located in southwestern Wisconsin. The village covers an area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Livingston
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Livingston has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| 1880 | 28 | — | |
| 1920 | 545 | — | |
| 1930 | 470 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 520 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 452 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 488 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 503 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 642 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 576 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 597 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 664 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 637 | −4.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 664 people living in Livingston. There were 263 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in the village in 2010 was about 35.8 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18. Also, about 17.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Notable People
- William A. Loy was born in Livingston. He was a farmer and also a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Livingston (Wisconsin) para niños
