Livingston is a town located in the state of Texas, United States. It serves as the county seat of Polk County and is the largest city within that county. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,640.
The settlement was originally established in 1835 under the name Springfield. In 1846, the town was renamed Livingston upon being designated as the county seat. Geographically, the city is situated approximately 46 miles south of Lufkin and about 74 miles northeast of Houston.