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Livingston County, Michigan
Livingston County, Michigan. Livingston County had 197,315 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 23 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 60 census tracts. GEOID 26093.
Livingston County is one of the 6 counties of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
197,315
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 193,866 · ACS 2020-2024: 195,833
Median household income
$103,039
±$1,720 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$356,800
±$4,385 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,287
±$60 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Livingston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 193,866 residents in Livingston County. The Census Bureau estimates 197,315 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 195,833 over 565 square miles of land.
| Measure | Livingston County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 195,833 | 10,077,761 | +6,079 |
| Households | 76,445±481 | 4,076,369 | +4,445 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 80,367±129 | 4,622,236 | +4,046 |
Livingston County's population since 2000
From 156,951 in 2000 to 197,315 in 2025: up 25.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Livingston County?
Livingston County holds 23 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Hamburg Township with 20,901 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hamburg Township | 21,259 | $113,980 |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa Township | 20,692 | $100,716 |
| Green Oak Township | 19,539 | $119,335 |
| Brighton Township | 19,144 | $132,610 |
| Hartland Township | 15,256 | $108,568 |
| Oceola Township | 14,623 | $118,870 |
| Tyrone Township, Livingston County | 11,986 | $99,770 |
| Marion Township, Livingston County | 11,245 | $123,211 |
| Howell | 10,068 | $60,449 |
| Handy Township | 8,602 | $78,542 |
| Howell Township | 7,893 | $86,083 |
| Putnam Township | 7,890 | $96,442 |
| Brighton | 7,446 | $80,682 |
| Deerfield Township, Livingston County | 4,166 | $105,257 |
| Iosco Township | 3,870 | $112,063 |
| Conway Township | 3,608 | $100,625 |
| Unadilla Township | 3,333 | $71,771 |
| Cohoctah Township | 3,246 | $86,250 |
| Fowlerville | 2,951 | $45,773 |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,584 | $86,779 |
| Pinckney | 2,415 | $96,855 |
| HartlandGEOID 2637020 | 777 | $112,257 |
| Fenton | 12,050 | $80,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Livingston County?
The median resident of Livingston County is 43.9 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Livingston County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±0.2 | 40.2 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 5.9% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.2 pts | 72.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | −0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4%±0.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2%±1.0 pts | 32.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±0.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Livingston County earn?
Half of Livingston County's 76,445 households earn less than $103,039 a year (±$1,720), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $103,650 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Livingston County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,039±$1,720 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $129,901±$2,315 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,721±$914 | $40,735 | +$2,061 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1%±0.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±0.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Livingston County?
Owners occupy 86.9% of Livingston County's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,800 by its owner (±$4,385). The median renter pays $1,287 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Livingston County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,800±$4,385 | $231,600 | +$52,696 |
| Median gross rent | $1,287±$60 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4%±3.8 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,899±$23 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9%±0.8 pts | 73.2% | +1.5 pts |
| Housing units | 80,367±129 | 4,622,236 | +4,046 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±2.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±0.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±0.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Livingston County building?
Builders took permits for 531 new housing units across Livingston County in 2025 (483 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Livingston County get to work?
76.2% of Livingston County's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Livingston County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9%±0.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2%±1.1 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | +11.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min±0.6 | 24.2 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Livingston County's census tracts?
Livingston County is divided into 60 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,773 (Tract 7223) to $162,375 (Tract 7448).
All 60 census tracts of Livingston County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Livingston County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 83 |
| Median household income | 1st of 83 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 83 |
| Median age | 43rd of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Livingston County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.