Livingston Parish, LA
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Livingston Parish
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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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- East Baton Rouge Parish (west)
- Ascension Parish (southwest)
- St. James Parish (south)
- Tangipahoa Parish (east)
- St. Helena Parish (north)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Livingston Parish includes several incorporated and unincorporated communities:
Towns[edit | edit source]
Villages[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Edward Livingston - Namesake of the parish, prominent jurist and statesman.
See also[edit | edit source]
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External links[edit | edit source]
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