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Livingston, Alabama

City · Population 3,138 · #142 in Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

Livingston is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, Alabama, United States and the home of the University of West Alabama. By an act of the state legislature, it was incorporated on January 10, 1835.

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About Livingston

Set in the western part of Alabama, Livingston is a small town with an estimated population of 3,138.

Officially, Livingston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 440 residents per square mile.

What Makes Livingston Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Livingston — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Livingston

  • Tres Hermanos — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Livingston

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Livingston

  • BellBrown Career Technical Center
  • Livingston Junior High School
  • University Charter School Elementary
  • University Charter School Secondary
  • York West End Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,138
Rank in state#142 of 463
Land area7.13 sq mi
Density440/sq mi
Coordinates32.5956, -88.1869

🗺️ Map of Livingston