Livingston County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Livingston County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Livingston County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Livingston County, Michigan. The estimated population of Livingston County, Michigan is 193,234 people, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look at the total population in Livingston County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
193,234
+1.26%
+3.36%
2020
190,832
+0.57%
-
2019
189,754
+0.67%
-
2018
188,482
+0.82%
-
2017
186,946
 - -

Population of Livingston County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.6%
94.6%
 -1.06%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.3%
 +13.04%
Asian
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.3%
 +53.85%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Livingston County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 -0.23% 42.4 -0.24% 44.6 -0.22%
2020 43.7 +0.46% 42.5 +0.47% 44.7 +0.45%
2019 43.5 +0.69% 42.3 +0.48% 44.5 +0.91%
2018 43.2 +0.7% 42.1 +0.24% 44.1 +0.92%
2017 42.9 - 42 - 43.7 -

The median age of Livingston County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 10,430 +3.49% 9,909 +4.15% 10,789 10,324
10 to 19 13,756 -7.26% 12,732 -9.76% 12,777 11,526
20 to 29 10,599 +5.6% 9,533 +6.64% 11,204 10,181
30 to 39 9,899 +14.2% 9,855 +9.34% 11,377 10,806
40 to 49 13,304 -10.91% 13,700 -12.96% 11,909 12,005
50 to 59 15,858 +0.3% 15,708 -0.22% 15,898 15,668
60 to 69 11,759 +12.06% 11,657 +13.56% 13,231 13,310
70+ 8,124 +25.9% 10,123 +15.64% 10,429 11,800

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Livingston County, Michigan is $88,908.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Livingston County.

  • Under 25
    $49,821.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,781.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,988.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,304.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Livingston County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Livingston County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Livingston County, Michigan is currently $110,145.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.05% of households in Livingston County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Livingston County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Livingston County is $43,365.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Livingston County by the total population of Livingston County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Livingston County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Livingston County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Livingston County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Livingston County over the age of 16 is 157,808.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Livingston County is 62.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 9,990 50.90% 12.60%
20 to 24 years 10,906 81.40% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 10,479 87.40% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 10,569 86.50% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 22,575 84.40% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 28,267 85.20% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 16,252 79.40% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 14,939 57.10% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 21,356 23.60% 3.60%
75 years and over 12,475 6.10% 1.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Livingston County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 151,125 65.00% 4.20%
Black or African American 880 53.30% 3.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 494 54.90% 11.40%
Asian 1,415 65.60% 4.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 71 100.00% 0.00%
Other 646 76.20% 0.20%
Two or more races 3,177 67.30% 4.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,629 73.70% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 148,811 64.90% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Livingston County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Livingston County is 98,281, with median earnings of $50,099.00.

Women in Livingston County, Michigan earning approximately 60.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 98,281 $50,099.00
Male 53,317 $62,843.00
Female 44,964 $38,057.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 13,259 $89,091.00
Business and Financial 5,878 $70,646.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,727 $96,018.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,987 $99,087.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 604 $60,694.00
Community and Social Service 1,426 $52,425.00
Legal 849 $56,513.00
Educational and Library 4,364 $50,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,735 $40,642.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6,929 $60,636.00
Healthcare Support 2,488 $26,021.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 672 $51,667.00
Law Enforcement 854 $74,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4,938 $16,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,001 $22,069.00
Personal Care and Service 2,143 $16,933.00
Sales 11,295 $44,599.00
Office and Administrative Support 9,748 $35,025.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 210 $27,500.00
Construction and Extraction 5,649 $47,947.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3,665 $58,634.00
Production 5,414 $47,515.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,567 $43,731.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 8,675 $102,083.00 4,584 $66,425.00
Business and Financial 2,706 $82,580.00 3,172 $61,881.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,042 $102,803.00 685 $70,644.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,221 $102,395.00 766 $74,777.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 281 $68,295.00 323 $55,677.00
Community and Social Service 417 $55,471.00 1,009 $51,168.00
Legal 271 $71,076.00 578 $49,960.00
Educational and Library 841 $64,712.00 3,523 $44,721.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 950 $68,344.00 785 $14,183.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,257 $81,432.00 5,672 $57,746.00
Healthcare Support 255 $34,205.00 2,233 $25,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 568 $61,417.00 104 $31,083.00
Law Enforcement 809 $74,625.00 45 $54,028.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,066 $17,679.00 2,872 $15,231.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,073 $27,784.00 928 $17,813.00
Personal Care and Service 352 $16,144.00 1,791 $17,578.00
Sales 6,274 $62,564.00 5,021 $26,266.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,075 $37,554.00 7,673 $34,641.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 114 $27,143.00 96 $28,500.00
Construction and Extraction 5,447 $48,566.00 202 $11,944.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3,582 $57,470.00 83 $80,938.00
Production 4,127 $52,548.00 1,287 $34,184.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,076 $52,632.00 491 $25,450.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 73,924 households in Livingston County, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 53,169 families in Livingston County with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 44,675 3,334 5,160 20,755
Average Household Size 3.1 3.1 3.29 1.27
Total Families 44,675 3,334 5,160 0
Average Household Size 3.08 2.68 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 53,169 families in Livingston County, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Livingston County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 77,849 housing units in Livingston County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 73,924 94.96%
Vacant 3,925 5.04%

12.85% of the total 77,849 housing units in Livingston County are rental units. This is approximately 10,002 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 63,254 are occupied by the owner - or 81.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Livingston County is $1,137.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Livingston County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    668
  • Less than $500
    415
  • $500 to $999
    3,101
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,305
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,507
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    326
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    133
  • $3,000 or more
    215

Property Value

The median value of a property in Livingston County is $272,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Livingston County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,606
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,049
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,956
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8,123
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    20,681
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    20,664
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,768
  • $1,000,000 or more
    407

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Livingston County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Livingston County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,588
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,454
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,145
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,472
  • 1970 to 1979
    13,676
  • 1980 to 1989
    8,777
  • 1990 to 1999
    18,644
  • 2000 to 2009
    14,314
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,616
  • 2014 or later
    163

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Livingston County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,199
  • 1 vehicle available
    17,307
  • 2 vehicles available
    32,649
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    21,769

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Livingston County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Livingston County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Livingston County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,944
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    6,804
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    9,385
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    9,009
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    9,333
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    6,067
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    11,266
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5,020
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5,632
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    12,073
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8,659
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,201

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Livingston County, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Livingston County, Michigan

We have data for 20 places in Livingston County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.