Livingston County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Livingston County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Livingston County, Illinois has a population of 35,565, the 39th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $73,790 and the median home value is $142,200. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Livingston County Quick Facts

Population 35,565

Median Household Income $73,790

Median Home Value $142,200

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 13

Population 35,565 39th of 102

Median Income $73,790 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Livingston County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,659	35,565	-0.3%
Median household income	$70,796	$73,790	+4.2%
Median home value	$131,500	$142,200	+8.1%

Median Household Income

Livingston

$73,790

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Livingston

$142,200

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $880/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Livingston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pontiac	11,294	$61,279	13.1%	$116,300
Fairbury	3,713	$70,962	2.1%	$162,200
Chatsworth	1,172	$69,559	16.8%	$103,200
Forrest	994	$73,426	10.0%	$113,000
Odell	890	$83,558	9.6%	$121,000
Flanagan	849	$62,083	12.8%	$108,900
Cullom	471	$65,417	11.7%	$100,800
Cornell	389	$68,750	22.5%	$92,200
Saunemin	352	$56,250	10.8%	$94,600
Long Point	245	$66,250	9.0%	$91,500
Campus	172	$111,406	7.6%	$152,200
Emington	131	$91,250	16.0%	$91,300
Strawn	94	$95,625	0.0%	$79,000

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Population Overview

Livingston County is located in Illinois with a total population of 35,565. It is the 39th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 41.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $73,790. This is 12% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $142,200. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Livingston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Livingston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Livingston County, Illinois?

Livingston County has a population of 35,565, making it the 39th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Livingston County?

The median household income in Livingston County is $73,790 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Livingston County, Illinois?

Livingston County contains 13 Census-designated places.