Livingston Parish, LA

Livingston Parish
Parish
Location of Livingston Parish in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Founded	February 10, 1832
Parish seat	Livingston
Area
• Total	704 sq mi (1,824 km2)
• Land	680 sq mi (1,770 km2)
• Water	21 sq mi (54 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	142,282
• Density	200/sq mi (78/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)

Livingston Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 142,282. The parish seat is Livingston. The parish was founded in 1832 and named after Edward Livingston, a prominent American jurist and statesman.

History

Livingston Parish was established on February 10, 1832, from part of St. Helena Parish. It was named in honor of Edward Livingston, who was a distinguished lawyer and politician. The area has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its development during the 20th century.

Geography

Livingston Parish is located in southeastern Louisiana. According to the United States Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 1,824 square kilometers, of which 1,770 square kilometers is land and 54 square kilometers is water. The parish is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.

Adjacent parishes

• East Baton Rouge Parish (west)
• Ascension Parish (southwest)
• St. James Parish (south)
• Tangipahoa Parish (east)
• St. Helena Parish (north)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Livingston Parish had a population of 142,282. The population density was approximately 80 people per square kilometer. The racial makeup of the parish was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian American, and other racial groups.

Government and infrastructure

The parish government is based in the town of Livingston. The parish is governed by a parish council and a parish president. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the area.

Education

Livingston Parish is served by the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the parish. The parish is also home to several private schools and is in proximity to higher education institutions in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.

Transportation

Major highways in Livingston Parish include Interstate 12, U.S. Route 190, and Louisiana Highway 16. The parish is also served by several state highways and local roads.

Communities

Livingston Parish includes several incorporated and unincorporated communities:

Towns

• Livingston
• Walker

Villages

• Albany
• Port Vincent

Unincorporated communities

• Denham Springs
• Springfield

Notable people

• Edward Livingston - Namesake of the parish, prominent jurist and statesman.

See also

• List of parishes in Louisiana
• Baton Rouge metropolitan area
• Louisiana