Livingston County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Livingston County is located in New York with a total population of 61,588. It is the 39th most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston County is 41.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Livingston County is $72,464. This is 14% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $169,600. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Livingston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.9% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.