West Livingston, Texas facts for kids
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West Livingston, Texas
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Allan B. Polunsky Unit
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.0 sq mi (62.1 km2) |
| • Land | 23.9 sq mi (62.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
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| • Total | 8,156 |
| • Density | 339.8/sq mi (131.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77351
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-77662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852781 |
West Livingston is a special kind of community in Polk County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one.
West Livingston is located on the eastern side of Lake Livingston. It is about 6 miles (10 km) west of the center of Livingston. In 2020, about 8,156 people lived there.
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History of West Livingston
The area known as West Livingston started to grow in the late 1900s. People believe it got its name because of where it is located. It is west of the city of Livingston.
Geography and Location
West Livingston is found at coordinates 30.709430 degrees North and 95.019249 degrees West.
Area and Size
The community covers a total area of about 24.0 square miles (62.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.9 square miles (62.0 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Nearby Features
West Livingston is located on the southeast shore of Lake Livingston. It is also north of Lake Livingston State Park. US Route 190 runs just south of the community.
Population and People
West Livingston is home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, the total population was 8,156.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 8,156 | — | |
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The population of West Livingston has changed over the years. The most recent count in 2020 showed 8,156 residents.
Diversity in West Livingston
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, the population included:
- About 48.58% White people (not Hispanic or Latino)
- About 21.47% Black or African American people (not Hispanic or Latino)
- About 0.22% Native American or Alaska Native people (not Hispanic or Latino)
- About 0.99% Asian people (not Hispanic or Latino)
- About 2.34% people of two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino)
- About 26.1% Hispanic or Latino people
There were 1,700 households in West Livingston in 2020. About 1,223 of these were families.
Education in West Livingston
Students in West Livingston attend schools that are part of the Livingston Independent School District. This school district provides education for children and teens in the area.
For higher education, Polk County, where West Livingston is located, is part of the district for Angelina College. This means residents can attend this college.
See also
In Spanish: West Livingston para niños
