Livingston County, MI

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2021 Population

193,234

1.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.229% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.08%

3.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$88,908

5.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$272,800

6.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

98,281

0.848% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Livingston County, MI had a population of 193k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $88,908. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Livingston County, MI grew from 190,832 to 193,234, a 1.26% increase and its median household income grew from $84,274 to $88,908, a 5.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Livingston County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), White (Hispanic) (1.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.867%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.502%).

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 (201 degrees awarded in 2021), Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (65 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (44 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Livingston County, MI was $272,800, and the homeownership rate was 85.6%.

Most people in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 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 193k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.91% of Livingston County, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.62k people).

In 2021, there were 47.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Livingston County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.47k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Livingston County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Livingston County, MI was 99.1%, 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 ± 302
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 424
White (Hispanic)
3.47k ± 321

2.64%

Hispanic Population

5.1k people

2.64% of the people in Livingston County, MI are hispanic (5.1k 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
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

2.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.62k people

2.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.66k people

As of 2021, 2.91% of Livingston County, MI residents (5.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Livingston County, MI was 2.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
3,880 ± 326
Gulf War (2001-)
1,406 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
1,275 ± 240

Livingston County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Livingston County, MI employs 98.3k people. The largest industries in Livingston County, MI are Manufacturing (17,702 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,531 people), and Retail Trade (11,429 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,899), Manufacturing ($76,637), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,379).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

98.3k

2021 Value

± 1,991

0.848%

1 Year growth

± 2.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Livingston County, MI grew at a rate of 0.848%, from 97.5k employees to 98.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Livingston County, MI, are Management Occupations (13,259 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,295 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,748 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

98.3k

2021 Value

± 1,991

0.848%

1 Year growth

± 2.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Livingston County, MI grew at a rate of 0.848%, from 97.5k employees to 98.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Livingston County, MI, are Manufacturing (17,702 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,531 people), and Retail Trade (11,429 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

$62,843

Median earning men ± $1,808

$38,057

Median earning women ± $1,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($88,441), Information ($78,942), and Public Administration ($75,923).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,546), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,136), and Manufacturing ($49,496).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,468
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,157
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,137
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.11M
Manufacturing
$734k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$366k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 2021, universities in Livingston County, MI awarded 310 degrees. The student population of Livingston County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 446 male students and 390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Livingston County, MI are White (218 and 70.3%), followed by Black or African American (37 and 11.9%), Unknown (36 and 11.6%), and Asian (8 and 2.58%).

The largest universities in Livingston County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Cleary University (201 and 64.8%), Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (65 and 21%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (44 and 14.2%).

The most popular majors in Livingston County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (184 and 59.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (36 and 11.6%), and Medical Assistant (30 and 9.68%).

The median tuition cost in Livingston County, MI for private four year colleges is $21,630.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Livingston County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 836 (53.3% men and 46.7% 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 2021 there were 836 students enrolled in Livingston County, MI, 53.3% men and 46.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 516 records, of which 47.9% were women and 52.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Business Administration & Management

Most Common

100 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Livingston County, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 100 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
201 degrees awarded
Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
65 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleary University with 201 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 93 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Livingston County, MI, which is 0.429 times less than the 217 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 218 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 37 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 ($21,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,404) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 $272,800 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $256,100 to $272,800, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Livingston County, MI is 85.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Livingston County, MI have an average commute time of 31.6 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 $88,908. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7448 with a value of $137,902, followed by Census Tract 7402 and Census Tract 7429, with respective values of $134,000 and $127,552.

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.92%.

Housing

Property

$272,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,002

$63,254

Median Property Taxes

±$1,316

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

85.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 85.6% of the housing units in Livingston County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.1%.

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 7402
Census Tract 7429

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7448 with a value of $137,902, followed by Census Tract 7402 and Census Tract 7429, with respective values of $134,000 and $127,552.

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.

$88,908

Median Household Income

± $1,756

73.9k

Number of Households

± 1,666

In 2021, the median household income of the 73.9k households in Livingston County, MI grew to $88,908 from the previous year's value of $84,274.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (6.17%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (6.17%).

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

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Livingston County, MI have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% 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 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.92%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

5.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Livingston County, MI (9.75k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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 2022, 5.5% of the children was living in poverty in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 117 in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 18.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.6% of the population of Livingston County, MI has health coverage, with 61.4% on employee plans, 8.45% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.738% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see 2064 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.72% increase from the previous year (1971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1658 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 477 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston County, MI

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see an average of 2,064 patients per year. This represents a 4.72% increase from the previous year (1,971 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.41%

Uninsured

61.4%

Employer Coverage

8.45%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.738%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Livingston County, MI declined by 3.42% from 3.53% to 3.41%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.3% in Livingston County, MI.

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

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