Livingston County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Livingston County is located in Michigan with a total population of 195,143. It is the 10th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 43.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $101,315. This is 42% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $331,100. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

39.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.