Livingston County, MI

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2023 Population

195,143

0.433% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.8

0.459% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.92%

1.22% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$101,315

5.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$331,100

6.19% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

98,612

0.0792% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Livingston County, MI had a population of 195k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $101,315. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Livingston County, MI grew from 194,302 to 195,143, a 0.433% increase and its median household income grew from $96,135 to $101,315, a 5.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Livingston County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), White (Hispanic) (1.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.14%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.907%).

None of the households in Livingston County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Livingston County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Livingston County, MI are Cleary University (556 degrees awarded in 2023), Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (54 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (16 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Livingston County, MI was $331,100, and the homeownership rate was 86.6%.

Most people in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Livingston County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Livingston County, MI borders Genesee County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Oakland County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, and Washtenaw County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Livingston County, MI is home to a population of 195k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.94% of Livingston County, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.74k people).

In 2023, there were 37.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Livingston County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.52k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Livingston County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Livingston County, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Livingston County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Livingston County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
181k ± 437
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.82k ± 491
White (Hispanic)
2.52k ± 376

2.88%

Hispanic Population

5.62k people

2.88% of the people in Livingston County, MI are hispanic (5.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Livingston County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

2.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.74k people

2.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.52k people

As of 2023, 2.94% of Livingston County, MI residents (5.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Livingston County, MI was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Livingston County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,671 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,829 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
1,471 ± 260

Livingston County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Livingston County, MI employs 98.6k people. The largest industries in Livingston County, MI are Manufacturing (17,803 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,393 people), and Retail Trade (10,837 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($106,713), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($98,047), and Manufacturing ($87,085).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

98.6k

2023 Value

± 2,091

0.0792%

1 Year growth

± 2.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Livingston County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0792%, from 98.5k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Livingston County, MI, are Management Occupations (13,905 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,706 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Livingston County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.6k

2023 Value

± 2,091

0.0792%

1 Year growth

± 2.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Livingston County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0792%, from 98.5k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Livingston County, MI, are Manufacturing (17,803 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,393 people), and Retail Trade (10,837 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Livingston County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Livingston County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,482

Median earning men ± $1,496

$44,646

Median earning women ± $1,778

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($97,493), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,101), and Wholesale Trade ($82,120).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,057), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,263), and Manufacturing ($56,816).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

450
Construction
374
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
238
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$564k
Manufacturing
$328k
Construction
$310k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Livingston County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Livingston County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Livingston County, MI awarded 626 degrees. The student population of Livingston County, MI in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 590 male students and 520 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Livingston County, MI are White (310 and 51.4%), followed by Black or African American (203 and 33.7%), Unknown (70 and 11.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.49%).

The largest universities in Livingston County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Cleary University (556 and 88.8%), Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (54 and 8.63%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (16 and 2.56%).

The most popular majors in Livingston County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (383 and 61.2%), Organizational Leadership (126 and 20.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (25 and 3.99%).

The median tuition cost in Livingston County, MI for private four year colleges is $23,292.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Livingston County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,110 (53.2% men and 46.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,110 students enrolled in Livingston County, MI, 53.2% men and 46.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 590 records, of which 46.8% were women and 53.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
11 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
376 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Livingston County, MI was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Livingston County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cleary University
556 degrees awarded
Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
54 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleary University with 556 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 341 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Livingston County, MI, which is 1.2 times more than the 285 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 310 degrees mean that there were 1.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 203 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,292) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Livingston County, MI was $331,100 in 2023, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $311,800 to $331,100, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Livingston County, MI is 86.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Livingston County, MI have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Livingston County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Livingston County, MI is $101,315. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7448 with a value of $155,588, followed by Census Tract 7429 and Census Tract 7446, with respective values of $148,333 and $145,712.

In 2023, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.72%.

Housing

Property

$331,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,065

$65,589

Median Property Taxes

±$1,474

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Livingston County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Livingston County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.6%

Homeownership

2023

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 86.6% of the housing units in Livingston County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Livingston County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7448
Census Tract 7429
Census Tract 7446

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7448 with a value of $155,588, followed by Census Tract 7429 and Census Tract 7446, with respective values of $148,333 and $145,712.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Livingston County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,315

Median Household Income

± $2,197

75.7k

Number of Households

± 1,707

In 2023, the median household income of the 75.7k households in Livingston County, MI grew to $101,315 from the previous year's value of $96,135.

The following chart displays the households in Livingston County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Livingston County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (5.59%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Livingston County, MI have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Livingston County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Livingston County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Livingston County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Livingston County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.72%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Livingston County, MI (9.53k out of 194k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Livingston County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.7% of the children was living in poverty in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97% of the population of Livingston County, MI has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 8.28% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.815% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see 1983 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.92% decrease from the previous year (2064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1598 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 455 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,983 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston County, MI

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see an average of 1,983 patients per year. This represents a 3.92% decrease from the previous year (2,064 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Livingston County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.98%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

8.28%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.815%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Livingston County, MI declined by 9.92% from 3.31% to 2.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Livingston County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.7 in Livingston County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Livingston County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Livingston County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Livingston County, MI.