Livingston County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Livingston County, Missouri Demographics
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Livingston County, Missouri has a population of 14,364, the 72nd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $63,627 and the median home value is $147,700. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

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

Livingston County Quick Facts

Population 14,364

Median Household Income $63,627

Median Home Value $147,700

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 86.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 14,364 72nd of 115

Median Income $63,627 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 2.7%

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	14,330	14,364	+0.2%
Median household income	$60,148	$63,627	+5.8%
Median home value	$138,300	$147,700	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Livingston

$63,627

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Livingston

$147,700

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 36.5%

$100K+ 26.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $768/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

22.5%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Livingston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chillicothe	8,923	$54,493	16.8%	$127,000
Utica	211	$71,563	9.2%	$112,500
Chula	159	$40,625	27.0%	$76,300
Wheeling	157	$42,500	22.4%	$87,000
Ludlow	153	$57,500	21.6%	$90,000
Dawn	111	$55,917	18.9%	$156,300
Mooresville	93	$57,500	5.5%	$72,500
Avalon	47	$56,500	2.1%	$56,300

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Population Overview

Livingston County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,364. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $63,627. This is 10% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $147,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Livingston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

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 Missouri 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, Missouri?

Livingston County has a population of 14,364, making it the 72nd most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Livingston County?

The median household income in Livingston County is $63,627 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Livingston County, Missouri?

Livingston County contains 8 Census-designated places.