Livingston County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 72nd-largest in Missouri

The population of Livingston County, Missouri is 14,330 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $60,148, the median home value is $138,300, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Livingston County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (15,128 → 14,658), a -0.23% annualized rate.

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

14,330

Population

-0.23%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,148

Median Income

$138,300

Median Home Value

Livingston County covers 532 sq mi of land at 26.9 people per square mile.

About Livingston County, MO

Livingston County is a county in Missouri with a population of 14,330. It ranks #72 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

The median household income in Livingston County is $60,148, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $138,300, with monthly rent averaging $747. The homeownership rate of 68.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Livingston County reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.9 minutes each way.

Livingston County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Livingston County had a population of 15,128 in 2010 and 14,658 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,169 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.

14,658

Population (2024)

15,128

Population (2010)

15,169

Peak (2018)

-0.20%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,128	-	-	estimate
2011	15,121	-7	-0.05%	estimate
2012	14,997	-124	-0.82%	estimate
2013	14,878	-119	-0.79%	estimate
2014	15,009	+131	+0.88%	estimate
2015	14,943	-66	-0.44%	estimate
2016	15,119	+176	+1.18%	estimate
2017	15,161	+42	+0.28%	estimate
2018	15,169	+8	+0.05%	estimate
2019	14,982	-187	-1.23%	estimate
2020	13,990	-992	-6.62%	estimate
2021	14,206	+216	+1.54%	estimate
2022	14,365	+159	+1.12%	estimate
2023	14,595	+230	+1.60%	estimate
2024	14,658	+63	+0.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.1%
Black or African American	3.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

55.2%

Female

44.8%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

6.5%

85+

3.0%

Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,148$-8,772 vs state
Mean household income	$80,131
Per-capita income	$31,414
Poverty rate	8.4%
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	53.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.2%

Manufacturing

12.6%

Construction

7.0%

Education & health care

6.8%

Public administration

6.1%

Retail trade

5.7%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Information

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Livingston County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

84.4%

Public transit

6.1%

Work from home

18.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$138,300$-77,300 vs state

Median home value

$747

Median rent

68.5%

Homeownership rate

6,376

Total housing units

86.6%

Occupied

13.4%

Vacant

31.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.3%

With health insurance

88.2%

With broadband internet

19.6%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.4%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.0%

High School+

18.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Livingston County, Missouri has a population of 14,330 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 27 people per square mile.

The population of Livingston County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (15,128 → 14,658), a -0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Livingston County, Missouri is $60,148, with mean (average) household income of $80,131 and per-capita income of $31,414. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Livingston County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.1%), Black or African American (3.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Livingston County, Missouri is 39.9 years. Residents are 55.2% female and 44.8% male.

The median home value in Livingston County is $138,300 and median monthly rent is $747. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,376 total housing units, 13.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Livingston County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Livingston County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.