Livingston County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Livingston County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,330. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 39.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $60,148. This is 13% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $138,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Livingston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.