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Livingston County

Missouri · 14,557 residents · 532.303 sq mi
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Livingston County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,557
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,818
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,928
+49%since 2000
from $16,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,911)
Black2.3%(331)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(94)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(1,143)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(13,368)
Black2.2%(315)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(239)
Asian0.6%(87)
Other2.5%(370)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,441)
Segregation Score15.9%(2,308)
Diversity Score
17
+114%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston County, Missouri?

Livingston County, Missouri has about 14,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Livingston County, Missouri earns about $50,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston County, Missouri expensive?

In Livingston County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston County, Missouri?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston County, Missouri?

About 12.1% of people in Livingston County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Livingston County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Livingston County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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