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Livingston, CA

Livingston is a city in Merced County, California, United States. Livingston is located 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Atwater, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). According to the 2020 census, the city population was 14,172, up from 13,058 in 2010. Livingston's total area is 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), including undeveloped farmland annexed in anticipation of future growth.

Livingston is located in northern Merced County at 37°23′13″N 120°43′25″W. It lies slightly uphill from where the Southern Pacific Railroad crosses the Merced River. Highway 99 follows the Southern Pacific through the town. 

The Livingston post office opened in 1873, closed in 1882, and re-opened in 1883. The town was named for Dr. David Livingstone, a British explorer of Africa who was an international celebrity in the late 1800s. An error on the town's post office application resulted in the difference in spelling between his name and the town's.

At the 2010 census, Livingston had a population of 13,058. The population density was 3,514.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,357.0/km2). The racial makeup of Livingston was 5,263 (40.3%) White, 106 (0.8%) African American, 348 (2.7%) Native American, 2,223 (17.0%) Asian, 18 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 4,547 (34.8%) from other races, and 553 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9,547 persons (73.1%). The census reported that 13,054 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 4 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 3,156 households, 1,907 (100%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,014 (63.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 501 (15.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 288 (9.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 199 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 19 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 277 households (8.8%) were one person and 112 (3.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.14. There were 2,803 families (88.8% of households); the average family size was 4.32.

Livingston gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Livingston Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Inline Crossfit, Therapeutic Exercise, and Infinity Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Livingston, such as the Memorial Park and Joseph Gallo Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Livingston, CA are Castle Air Museum, San Luis Reservoir, and Merced National Wildlife Refuge.
 

Population: 14,172 (2020). ZIP code: 95334. Area code: 209. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Area: 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2).

FAQs

What is Livingston, CA known for?

Livingston was incorporated in 1922 with Charles Ottman as its first mayor. Agriculture has been its primary industry. The grape industry and later vineyards then Gallo wineries have achieved worldwide prominence as do the sweet potato and almond industries.

Is Livingston, CA a good place to live?

Living in Livingston offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Livingston, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Livingston and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is Livingston, CA safe?

The crime rate in Livingston is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Livingston is 1 in 43. Based on FBI crime data, Livingston is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Livingston has a crime rate that is higher than 68% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Livingston

Livingston Recreation and Community Services Department

Inline Crossfit

Therapeutic Exercise 

Infinity Gym

Memorial Park 

Joseph Gallo Park

Castle Air Museum

San Luis Reservoir

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

History

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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