Livingston County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Michigan

The population of Livingston County, Michigan is 195,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $101,315, the median home value is $331,100, and the median age is 43.8.

The population of Livingston County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (181,065 → 196,976), a +0.60% annualized rate.

Livingston County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

195,143

Population

+0.60%

Annual growth

345

People / sq mi

$101,315

Median Income

$331,100

Median Home Value

Livingston County covers 565 sq mi of land at 345.2 people per square mile.

About Livingston County, MI

Livingston County is a county in Michigan with a population of 195,143. It ranks #10 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 43.8, older than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Livingston County is $101,315, above the US median of $74,580. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $331,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,236. The homeownership rate of 86.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Livingston County reflects 39.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.0 minutes each way.

Livingston County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Livingston County had a population of 181,065 in 2010 and 196,976 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 196,976 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.

196,976

Population (2024)

181,065

Population (2010)

196,976

Peak (2024)

0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	181,065	-	-	estimate
2011	182,052	+987	+0.55%	estimate
2012	182,805	+753	+0.41%	estimate
2013	184,238	+1,433	+0.78%	estimate
2014	185,567	+1,329	+0.72%	estimate
2015	187,221	+1,654	+0.89%	estimate
2016	188,585	+1,364	+0.73%	estimate
2017	189,923	+1,338	+0.71%	estimate
2018	191,259	+1,336	+0.70%	estimate
2019	192,058	+799	+0.42%	estimate
2020	193,989	+1,931	+1.01%	estimate
2021	195,344	+1,355	+0.70%	estimate
2022	196,083	+739	+0.38%	estimate
2023	196,772	+689	+0.35%	estimate
2024	196,976	+204	+0.10%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.1%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.8

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

18.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

13.6%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

8.2%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

5.3%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$101,315+$30,166 vs state
Mean household income	$126,515
Per-capita income	$49,962
Poverty rate	2.9%-5.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	61.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.9%

Manufacturing

18.1%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Construction

8.6%

Education & health care

7.5%

Information

6.4%

Retail trade

4.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Livingston County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

78.2%

Public transit

14.5%

Work from home

31.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$331,100+$113,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,236

Median rent

86.6%

Homeownership rate

79,520

Total housing units

95.2%

Occupied

4.8%

Vacant

13.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.0%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

14.6%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

11.2%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.2%

High School+

39.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Livingston County, Michigan has a population of 195,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 345 people per square mile.

The population of Livingston County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (181,065 → 196,976), a +0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Livingston County, Michigan is $101,315, with mean (average) household income of $126,515 and per-capita income of $49,962. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Livingston County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Livingston County, Michigan is 43.8 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Livingston County is $331,100 and median monthly rent is $1,236. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 79,520 total housing units, 4.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Livingston County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Livingston County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.