Population 195,833 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Livingston County
Household size in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Livingston County average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.70 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Livingston County skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Livingston County: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Michigan counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only six of 83.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Livingston County
Renters in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Livingston County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Livingston County: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Michigan's 83 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Livingston County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Livingston County has the newest homes of any Michigan county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $983 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,166 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,365 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Livingston County runs $1,365 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $382 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Livingston County
Bachelor's degrees in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Livingston County than nationally: 39.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Livingston County: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Michigan county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Livingston County
| Period | Livingston County | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Livingston County than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Only six of Michigan's 83 counties have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Livingston County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | 2.61 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,365 | 39.9% | 96.3% | 3.4% |
| Oakland County | 2.50 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,616 | 51.3% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| Ingham County | 2.34 | 36.4 | 10.1% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,146 | 43.5% | 93.9% | 6.3% |
| Eaton County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 8.5% | 25.8% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,100 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Macomb County | 2.53 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 25.0% | 5.1% | 1977 | $1,335 | 27.5% | 90.6% | 5.8% |
| Barry County | 2.64 | 43.3 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 1976 | $1,007 | 24.6% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Allegan County | 2.69 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 1980 | $1,163 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 2.9% |
| Kenosha County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 12.3% | 33.3% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,290 | 31.4% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
| Walworth County | 2.41 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,218 | 32.5% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| Rock County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 11.6% | 28.8% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
| Green County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 9.1% | 24.1% | 5.1% | 1970 | $941 | 27.7% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Livingston County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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