Livingston County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Livingston County, New York Demographics
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Livingston County, New York has a population of 61,588, the 39th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $72,464 and the median home value is $169,600. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Livingston County Quick Facts

Population 61,588

Median Household Income $72,464

Median Home Value $169,600

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 41.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.6%

High School Graduation 92.6%

Cities/Places 35

Population 61,588 39th of 62

Median Income $72,464 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 4.5%

Median Household Income

Livingston

$72,464

$84,578

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Livingston

$169,600

$403,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 35.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.0%

18-34

24.7%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

26.9%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Livingston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Geneseo	7,700	$44,830	33.9%	$207,700
Dansville	4,731	$57,500	10.4%	$105,800
Avon	3,415	$72,976	10.7%	$182,700
Mount Morris	3,258	$52,697	17.7%	$89,000
Conesus Lake	2,343	$85,761	4.0%	$364,200
Caledonia	2,193	$89,583	4.0%	$169,700
Lima	2,188	$85,469	4.7%	$195,400
Livonia	1,480	$66,350	8.5%	$178,400
Nunda	1,291	$53,636	24.1%	$112,000
East Avon	741	$91,071	4.5%	$221,200
Hemlock	736	$103,583	0.0%	$172,400
Leicester	593	$78,333	20.0%	$133,900
Lakeville	511	$90,716	10.4%	N/A
York	427	$83,214	0.0%	$168,200
Springwater	418	$60,909	30.4%	$116,300
Dalton	348	$71,250	2.6%	$90,800
Groveland Station	343	$77,039	9.6%	$138,400
Livonia Center	326	$77,833	21.5%	$164,500
Cuylerville	281	$91,875	3.6%	N/A
Fowlerville	278	$80,677	10.8%	$257,300
Piffard	270	$52,273	0.0%	N/A
South Lima	219	$78,750	0.0%	$166,300
Wadsworth	167	N/A	71.9%	N/A
Retsof	161	$122,941	0.0%	$173,600
Hunt	120	$33,967	29.6%	$68,800
Greigsville	117	$68,409	15.4%	$119,400
Scottsburg	106	$92,083	0.0%	$119,600
Websters Crossing	103	$100,192	6.8%	N/A
Cumminsville	98	$78,646	0.0%	$94,200
Conesus	94	$82,750	0.0%	N/A
Tuscarora	81	N/A	0.0%	$152,000
Kysorville	80	$72,000	39.5%	$63,800
Woodsville	66	$53,269	6.1%	$87,100
Byersville	43	$82,788	20.9%	$152,300
Linwood	29	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 35 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Livingston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York 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, New York?

Livingston County has a population of 61,588, making it the 39th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Livingston County?

The median household income in Livingston County is $72,464 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Livingston County, New York?

Livingston County contains 35 Census-designated places.