Livingston County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Livingston County, Michigan has a population of 195,833, the 10th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $103,039 and the median home value is $356,800. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Livingston County Quick Facts
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 | 195,143 | 195,833 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $101,315 | $103,039 | +1.7% |
| Median home value | $331,100 | $356,800 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Livingston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | 10,021 | $60,449 | 7.7% | $265,600 |
| Brighton | 7,688 | $80,682 | 8.1% | $339,000 |
| Fowlerville | 2,918 | $45,773 | 14.1% | $192,000 |
| Pinckney | 1,911 | $96,855 | 4.5% | $267,600 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | 0.0% | $330,000 |
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Population Overview
Livingston County is located in Michigan with a total population of 195,833. It is the 10th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Livingston County is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Livingston County is $103,039. This is 41% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $356,800. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.
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 Michigan 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, Michigan?
Livingston County has a population of 195,833, making it the 10th most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Livingston County?
The median household income in Livingston County is $103,039 with a poverty rate of 5.1%.
How many cities are in Livingston County, Michigan?
Livingston County contains 5 Census-designated places.