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Livingston County

Michigan · 193,866 residents · 565.283 sq mi
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Livingston County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,274. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $256,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193,866
+24%since 2000
from 156,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K132K156K180K204K1990201020202024Livingston County
2024196K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,274
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,039
+46%since 2000
from $28,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(151,170)
Black0.5%(716)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,953)
Asian0.6%(896)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(8,894)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(176,756)
Black0.6%(1,117)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,503)
Asian0.8%(1,626)
Other1.8%(3,543)
Diversity Score15%(29,039)
Segregation Score26.3%(51,063)
Diversity Score
15
+164%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston County, Michigan?

Livingston County, Michigan has about 193,866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston County, Michigan?

The typical household in Livingston County, Michigan earns about $84,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston County, Michigan expensive?

In Livingston County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $256,100, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston County, Michigan?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston County, Michigan?

About 5.3% of people in Livingston County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78,221 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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