Livingston County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Livingston County Quick Facts

Population 195,833

Median Household Income $103,03990% MOE ±$1,720

Median Home Value $356,80090% MOE ±$4,385

Poverty Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.4%90% MOE ±0.4 pts

Median Age 43.9 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 86.9%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.2%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 96.4%

Cities/Places 5

Population 195,833 10th of 83

Median Income $103,039 41% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.1%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Livingston County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	189,754	195,833	+3.2%
Median household income	$103,651	$103,039	No clear change (-0.6%)
Median home value¹	$304,108	$356,800	+17.3%
Median gross rent	$1,296	$1,287	No clear change (-0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Livingston

$103,039

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Livingston

$356,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.7%

$25K-$50K 13.3%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 51.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

13.1%

$200K+

17.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.9%

Renter 13.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,287/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

28.1%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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.