The development in West Livingston began in the late 20th century.

The Handbook of Texas stated that the community was "probably" named after its geographic location.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,156 people, 1,700 households, and 1,223 families residing in the CDP.

23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[25] The Texas Legislature designated Polk County as being in the boundary of Angelina College's district.